by Samantha Olivia | Mar 28, 2020 | Motherhood & Life
“Don’t quit on a bad day.” I heard a lactation consultant give this advice to a mutual client of ours once. I can remember sitting next to this woman on her sofa, with a huge cup of water for her in my left hand, and rubbing her back in circles with my...
by Samantha Olivia | Jan 9, 2020 | Motherhood & Life
With a new baby, comes a new phase of life, and new concerns. And for some of our clients, this new phase comes with the need for new friends- mom friends and a parent group. This happens a lot if you’re the first among your friends to have kids. On...
by Samantha Olivia | Jan 3, 2020 | Motherhood & Life
It’s the first week of 2020. It’s the start of a new year, and a whole new decade. So during the times that I’m sitting at my desk procrastinating a bit, everything I see on my newsfeed is either a recap, or a declaration of hope for the future. It’s time for...
by Samantha Olivia | Dec 23, 2019 | Birth & Labor Doula Tips, Healthy Pregnancy, Motherhood & Life
“Dance it out!” is a saying for a reason- dancing brings us joy. And during pregnancy and the postpartum period, dancing can do SO much for us. As a self-care tip, and a tool for healthy pregnancy and recovery after birth, it’s definitely underrated. Now, I’m...
by Samantha Olivia | Dec 17, 2019 | Motherhood & Life
The holiday season is a lot y’all. I don’t even have kids, and I occasionally find myself anxious about whether I’m doing it right. When you add in a new baby, and postpartum recovery (which continues for a whole year, in my opinion), then decking the...
by Samantha Olivia | Nov 29, 2019 | Motherhood & Life
I forgot to put oil in the chocolate cake. I’d greased pans, sifted flour, and covered myself in cocoa powder in an effort to perfect this recipe. And now there was absolutely no fat in the cake. Well, shit. I thought this- I...
