What does an overnight postaprtum doula do? Lets walk through a night with our doula. Our goal is to help the family GET MORE SLEEP.
A virtual doula might not be able to come over and feed the baby while you go and have a shower, but maybe that's not even what you want or need. Instead, it might be more useful for you and your family to connect with your doula every day for those first few weeks, even if it's just to touch base,
Today's guest post is written by Betsy Schwartz, former postpartum doula and the creator of several online CEU courses for childbirth educators and doulas at Birth In The Know, LLC. I love these tips and hope you find them helpful. In recent months I have been reflecting on all that I have learned in my 25 years of postpartum doulaing. It’s time to pay it forward. I am sharing some of the tidbits I’ve learned throughout my journey. I’m calling these the Ten Secrets, and I have thrown in a couple of bonuses!! The most important thing to know is
A doula is support person who does not perform any type of medical role but instead offer other methods of support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Healing postpartum takes some time. Have a speedy recovery by using this all natural herb bath. It'll help you heal faster, and soothes the body and mind.
Postpartum care is very important for moms. Here’s a simple, easy-to-follow plan for postpartum nutrition and recovery period!
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Time for a truth: Sometimes new parents don't want to reheat a frozen meal. Our first postpartum meal planning recipe is for savory Curry Pumpkin Soup.
If you've ever given birth, you may have thought you'd 'snap back' as fast as instagram might have you believe, but for many (if not most) women, this is absolutely not the case.
A Facebook group that I am an Admin for has ‘Lives’ on pregnancy and birth topics every Monday evening (click HERE for details of the group!). Last Monday, Amelia Parkinson from Wonder Birthing and I spoke about the benefits of being active in labour and the best positions for birth. Th
A practical and approachable guide written by licensed postpartum nutrition experts on how – and what – to eat to support your postpartum recovery. Recipes, meal prep tips, and more, all in one easy-to-read guide. Per copyright law, you may not share, duplicate, or distribute these books without written permission from Hello Postpartum.
How much do doulas make? Here's how to figure out what your doula salary can be.
These Ayurvedic postpartum recipes will help restore balance to the body after childbirth. Print these recipes and ask them to cook for you.
A doula recommends the best plant-based foods and teas for healthy labor and postpartum nutrition. By Olea Otten.
Postpartum freezer meals are a great thing to prep while at the end of your pregnancy to be sure you can take care of yourself just as well as you’re going to be taking care of that new baby!
There are five common mistakes that new doulas make as they start their doula business. Here's what they are and how to avoid them.
The first couple of weeks postpartum are full of healing and recovering- and your food can help! Here is a list of my top nourishing postpartum foods.
Make rest and postpartum nourishment a priority starting with this delicious and healthy Postpartum Nourishment Stew recipe.
Love birth and babies? Imagine yourself providing birth or postpartum doula services as your full-time job. Here's what you need to know about doula jobs.
Just because you COULD doesn’t mean you SHOULD – postnatal. Honouring your postpartum recovery journey with tips and advice from an expert.
Get warm and cozy with these healthy soup recipes for breastfeeding that are way more nourishing than lactation cookies! Make more breast milk by fueling up on the best foods to increase milk supply. Easy postpartum soup recipes all for the slow cooker or instant pot.
Dos and don'ts after a c-section! Are you wondering what you can do and not do after your c-section? Here is a list of the dos and don'ts you need to know!
By Dr Sairupa Krishnamurti, N.D and Ayurveda Practitioner The postpartum period, also known as the fourth trimester and in Sanskrit as Sutika Kala, is a sacred time for both the mother/parent and the baby. In Ayurveda, (the ancient system of holistic healing from India/South Asia), special emphasis is placed on postpartum care to promote the […]
Your uterus starts to contract as soon as your deliver your baby and the placenta due to homrnal changes.But here are a few things you can do to help your uterus shrink back after birth
Wondering what your c-section recovery timeline will be? Here is a 6-week postpartum detailed c-section recovery timeline for new moms!
After a solid 9 months of doing without sushi, soft cheeses and wine, you might be SUPER excited to bring baby home and START EATING! But is there the same laundry list of foods to
The One Thing Every Hopeful and Expecting Parent Needs in 2024 Far too many women are going through pregnancy and postpartum feeling emotionally alone, even when physically surrounded by family and friends. It is time to abandon the notion that childbirth is a “normal” everyday occurrence and embrace the incredible, beautiful, and – yes – […]
A postpartum Perineum Spray is a must have for faster postpartum recovery. You can either buy a perineal spray or make a DIY postpartum spray with the recipe in this post.
Learn effective tips to help your uterus shrink back to its pre-pregnancy size after birth. Support your uterus as you heal from birth.
Learn the benefits of postnatal yoga after normal delivery and childbirth and why postpartum yoga exercises should be part of your postpartum care plan.
So you’ve just had your baby. Labor can be extremely taxing on the body, and now your healing postpartum journey begins. If you’re anything like most moms, the first thing you want to do is eat after labor and delivery. Most hospitals don’t allow eating during the labor process, and even if you had a
Are you wondering what to eat after giving birth and for breastfeeding? Feeding your body with the best postpartum healing foods can make it easier to recover and and make breast milk. Learn what to eat so that you can have a strong postpartum recovery!
Herbal teas are a great addition to support postpartum recovery. Not only does drinking a hot cup of tea feel like a form of self-care, but the herbs can also provide amazing healing benefits.
Taking care of yourself after you give birth is extremely important. Here are Hen Ou's best postpartum recipes to promote postpartum recovery.
healthy food moms must include in the postpartum diet. Especially breastfeeding moms add oatmeal, eggs, iron, etc in their post-delivery diet to heal faster
Are you wondering what does a doula do exactly? This post will help you answer that question and determine if a doula is right for you.
