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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
thyme & table | locally grown | freezer meals
freezer meals. locally grown. farm to table style meals. frozen and ready for your freezer. based out of blacksburg, va. emily worrall is launching a monthly freezer meal prep business called thyme & table. fill your freezer with quality, delicious meals and give yourself a night off from cooking! meet emily worrall, owner of …
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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 …
alone for 9 hours. one mom’s birth. part 2
alone. after giving birth during a planned home delivery, mom was taken to the hospital. her husband stayed home with the baby. they were separated for nine hours. here is part two of their birth story. remember, they get reunited as a family several hours later and she got her fairy tale ending. here is …
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