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 …
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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? 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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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. 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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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 …
baby box in jamestown,tn
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 …
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 …
mastitis. 13 home remedies to try
treating the breast infection, mastitis, with home remedies i had mastitis several times during my breastfeeding journeys with my three children. each of these suggestions were helpful to me. remember, i am not a doctor but i am a mom who has experienced mastitis with each breastfeeding infant. what is mastitis? mastitis is an inflammation …
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 …
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 …
preparing baby for windy rain
preparing with baby for the storm coming this weekend. here are 12 steps to prepare for the wind and rain and possible power outage. preparing with babies, gather extra disposable diapers, powdered formula for bottle fed babies, and the baby wrap/carrier of choice. also pack extra clothing and blankets in case they get wet. i …