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 …
Tag Archives: 4th trimester
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 …
recalling birth using my 5 senses
recalling details to remember the moments of birth using the gift of my five senses. recalling the birth of my third child, i used that technique to bring the event back to my mind. i wanted to see every detail in my imagination like it had just happened. if you are wondering how long i …
tips to navigate stormy emotions of pregnancy infant loss
share your loss. staying silent in your pain helps no one. helpful suggestions for friends and family during this time. i ache for each one that has suffered the loss of an infant. i share my story of pregnancy loss here. i was a guest writer for postpartum support virginia one year ago and i …
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postpartum doulas do what!
i believe in a world where expectant moms are supported all the way through pregnancy, birth, and especially the fourth trimester. that support can include postpartum doulas, family, neighbors, caregivers, and friends. before i knew what postpartum doulas were, i had no idea what to do with a tiny baby! i share the story of …
postpartum doula bag for the curious
postpartum doula bags: i carry two bags to visit my fourth trimester clients: one for teaching and education and one filled with helpful tools for the visit. my postpartum bag is lightweight, large, and wide open for easy access. it is filled with foursmaller bags organized inside. a tiny postpartum bag for technical gear like …
midwifery. a day at the office.
i am so grateful for a local midwifery office in the roanoke valley neighborhood. happy #internationalmidwiferyweek i spent the morning with my friendly, local community of midwives in roanoke,va. with degra nofsinger luna midwifery and crystal fink breath of life midwifery. i wanted to celebrate international midwifery week with them this year. it was my …
babywearing benefits for moms that carry & safety tips
the benefits of carrying babies shared by experienced moms and two easy ways to remember carrier safety. read about the benefits of babywearing for moms that carry in blacksburg,va, but wait! what is babywearing? babywearing has been around for centuries and has made a recent comeback in the US. it can be defined as carrying …
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postpartum plan from a new mama doula
what kind of postpartum support does a pregnant doula desire? i am a postpartum doula asking other doulas what kind of help they had after giving birth. recently, i asked each doula in the roanoke doula collective about their births and what the 4th trimester care looked like. it was a great way for me …
