by Samantha Olivia | Apr 11, 2018 | Motherhood & Life, Newborn Care & Postpartum Doula Tips
You say, “New York Yankees,” and I say, “Go Team!” You say, “Boston Red Sox,” and I say, “Boo!” Or ask me about BBQ (I’m talking about shredded pork, not a cookout) and I’ll tell you the best possible BBQ comes from Eastern North Carolina and is dripping with a tangy,...
by Samantha Olivia | Apr 7, 2018 | Motherhood & Life
Between pregnancy, birth the postpartum period, and even doula life, sometimes we can get a little lax in our self care. Everything seems more important than us, and we all know that making wellness a lifestyle is actually pretty hard work. This week, I found...
by Samantha Olivia | Apr 5, 2018 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips, Motherhood & Life, Newborn Care & Postpartum Doula Tips
We’re told a story about baby bonding that depends a LOT on love at first sight. The moment that your baby is placed on your chest, magic is supposed to happen. Trumpets will sound, and you’ll never know another love like this (until the next baby, of course). ...
by Samantha Olivia | Apr 1, 2018 | Motherhood & Life
It can be so hard to find honest, unbiased sources of information that we can trust. It seems like everyone has an agenda, and the whole world is full of folks who do more talking than listening. Our loud, shouty, modern culture can wreak havoc on new...
by Samantha Olivia | Mar 30, 2018 | Motherhood & Life, Newborn Care & Postpartum Doula Tips
Do you ever look at a newborn, and think “that’s the life?” Before I was a postpartum and infant care doula, experienced with babies, I definitely did. Think about it- you have people catering to your every need. You pretty much don’t have to know anything to...
by Samantha Olivia | Mar 28, 2018 | Motherhood & Life
Somewhere on the internet, someone is clutching her pearls, and gasping at that title. And I’m so sorry for the shock, but this post isn’t for you. Somewhere else, a woman who just can’t wait for her maternity leave to end, so she can get back to the office with...
