by Samantha Olivia | Mar 19, 2018 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips, Newborn Care & Postpartum Doula Tips
A lot of people seem to think of overnight care for their baby as a complete extravagance. “How can we hire a night nanny? We’re not those kind of people. We’ll just suck it up and take care of our baby.” Who exactly “those kind of people”, are, can vary. Middle class...
by Samantha Olivia | Mar 15, 2018 | Newborn Care & Postpartum Doula Tips
The baby has been wailing for what feels like hours. There’s no diaper, she won’t eat, and you don’t know what else to do. You’re exhausted, your partner is tired, and you hate that your little one is so miserable. Whose idea was having a baby again? Do they have a...
by Samantha Olivia | Nov 6, 2017 | Newborn Care & Postpartum Doula Tips
Newborns are kind of weird. Adorable, yes. Precious and wonderful. But also, pretty strange. You know what else is strange? Jello. Don’t be offended, just go with me here. And for the record, I’m a fan of both infants AND jello. Here are 4 ways that newborns remind me...
