there are many middle tn birth and postpartum doulas and i am having the MOST fun meeting them. here is the current list with contact information for the middle tennessee doulas that i am getting to know in alphabetical order by first names including their company name. i am excited to meet more and more …
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moist dense nutrient-rich pumpkin bars for the postpartum mom. the natural goodness in these bars give quick energy and boosts the immune system. *recipe i received *recipe i made *my notes at the end. i am amazed at the natural goodness in these bars that give quick energy. these pumpkin bars are wonderful for the …
because baby holding is my favorite thing to do and new moms need hugs and help from a postpartum doula in the 4th trimester. postpartum doula care is about holding space for new moms and babies during the mom’s recovery after birth. i have been researching and i am learning that in our middle tennessee area …
do you and your babies struggle with fatigue following the daylight savings time change? november 2nd, 2025 we adjust our clocks backward one hour for the fall daylight savings time. here are 3 areas with fall backward daylight savings time suggestions to help the “family fatigue” adjustment. remember, our bodies like routine. it takes about …
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share your loss. staying silent in your pain helps no one. helpful suggestions for friends and family during this time. more about grammie doula i offer in-person and virtual postpartum doula support in middle tennessee and my clients call me “grammie d.”. i spent 25 years as a labor and delivery nurse and then 10 …
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doulas are the “women of the village helping the women of the village.” ten ways a postpartum doula makes a real difference while helping families. don’t you love a list! a doula does all of these things and more. postpartum doula care and support is invaluable to parents with new babies. a doula listens, a …
saving a baby one box at a time. i attended the ribbon cutting for the safe haven baby box at the fentress c.o. ambulance/ems center. i am so happy to have this in my hometown. jamestown,tn has a safe haven baby box and i am thrilled that moms in crisis will have access to this …
bonding with your baby means getting to know your baby. bonding with your baby. as a postpartum doula in middle, tn, i share my insight and suggestions on getting to know your baby. bonding means taking intentional time to look at, study, and get to know your baby. together, you both get to know each …
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with a generation of adoption history for this family, here was the answer they were seeking. this birth story is about a girl whose dad was adopted and it seemed like the perfect decision for her family as well! here is her adoption birth story with lots of photos included. lucy is seven years old …
want a peaceful postpartum? bringing the new baby home can come with lots of things that don’t have a place yet. finding order in all of that stuff can be challenging. peaceful postpartum looks like: as a postpartum doula, i love to bring peace to chaos. it’s very calming to create beautiful spaces like a …
