The Blog
Musings on the Doula World & Postpartum Support
Holding Tension in the Doula Field
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of contention, bickering, and at times, outright hostility online about the “right” way to be a doula. Variations of this have resurfaced again and...
Postpartum Doula? Think Beyond Basic Bookkeeping
So you’ve started your postpartum doula business. You've got your business bank account open. You have a bookkeeping system set up. And (hopefully!) money is coming in… now what? It’s...
The Bounce Back Myth
The bounce back myth and related messages, which I consider to be microaggressions, are absolutely everywhere these days. Social media influencers, friends, family, doctors, so-called postpartum fitness experts all echo...
What’s New for 2023?!
Rolling into a new year and rolling out a few new offerings... take a look at what's new for 2023! Postpartum Doula Connection Circles Want some FREE monthly support on...
Should.
"Should I write a blog post the day before Thanksgiving, the holiday that launches what is the largest consumer season (and my least favorite aspect) of the year?" "Should I...
Newborn Sleep Tips for Doulas
A Sleep Coach’s Top 6 Tips for Better Newborn Sleep Guest post by Liz Harden, MPH Sleep education is nonexistent in our education system, despite us spending one third of...
Creating a Bangin’ Postpartum Resource List
Creating a bangin' postpartum resource list is a great way to feel, well… resourced! Whether you are a doula, other perinatal professional, or expecting a baby yourself, it’s good to...
Bodyfeeding: Beyond the Nipple
The first time I heard the term “bodyfeeding”, my entire inner response was YES! I love this word, not just because it’s a gender-inclusive term for parents who do not...
Night Nannies, Newborn Care Specialists, and Postpartum Doulas, Oh My?!?
New families have so many options for postpartum support these days, which is a wonderful thing AND a bit confusing. We're going to help clarify the most common types of...
Capitalism and Parenthood Collide.
Capitalism is harming us in so many ways. I’ve heard from three parents in the same number of days that they feel like they are doing something wrong, or that...
The Quantification of Doula Care.
Doula care is impactful. Most parents will say that they couldn't have done it- their birth and/or postpartum time- without their doula. But the most important components of doula care,...
Companioning: A Lost Art
Companioning is a stealth and necessary skill, an art form in and of itself which can take some time for new doulas to feel at ease with. Postpartum doulas often...
