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 …
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12 ideas for bonding with your baby from a postpartum doula
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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family fatigue and daylight savings time change?
do you and your babies struggle with fatigue following the daylight savings time change? march 9, 2025 we adjust our clocks forward one hour for the spring daylight savings time. here are 3 areas with spring forward daylight savings time suggestions to help the “family fatigue” adjustment. remember, our bodies like routine. it takes about …
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generation of adoption for this family
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 …
peaceful postpartum
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 …
8 affirmations for new moms
affirmations: let’s go to the dictionary affirmations are a declaration of the truth. those kind, encouraging words we speak to ourselves to spur us on to greatness in our new role of motherhood. okay, some days, just to spur us on… if you are a new mom with a love language of affirming words, it …
dads & babies: relationship building tips
building a relationship with the new baby can be difficult at first. it’s like a friendship, it takes time to build, but this bond lasts a lifetime. i created 3 tips dads can use to build a relationship with the new baby. do things you enjoy and include your baby. safety first, of course. first …
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babywearing safety tips
check for T.I.C.K.S. to wear babies safely babywearing safety tips: when putting on your baby carrier, use this acronym TICKS to make sure you and your baby are comfortable and safe. we are all thinking about ticks right now, so let’s be wise. T is for tight. the carrier should hug your baby close to …
10 ways doulas make a difference
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 …
sustaining oatmeal breakfast
overnight oats: hot or cold. ready to go. oats are a hardy grain making oatmeal a filling breakfast for postpartum mamas and they are known for improving breast milk production. my current favorite recipe included in the post. i have to ask, “what is your favorite way to eat oatmeal?” postpartum benefits of oatmeal oats …
