by Samantha Olivia | Aug 1, 2023 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips
There’s a lot of pressure after having a baby to “snap back”, especially if you have a vaginal birth rather than a c-section. Celebrities often seem to be back on their feet quickly, with tennis player Naomi Osaka headed back to practice at 2 weeks postpartum being a...
by Samantha Olivia | Jul 25, 2023 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips
Picture this- you just had a baby, and you’re filled with a love like you never felt before. You can’t believe how blessed you are, and everything your little one does is adorable. It doesn’t matter so much that you’re sore and tired and this hospital bed feels like...
by Samantha Olivia | Jul 18, 2023 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips, Motherhood & Life, Uncategorized
Keke Palmer’s joyful and bold personality is no secret to her fans. However, when she became a mother, her partner had certain expectations of how she should change her demeanor and appearance now that she had a new baby. There are lessons here for Black women...
by Samantha Olivia | Jul 13, 2022 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips
Despite all of our efforts as birth professionals and postpartum doulas, when people hear the word “postpartum”, depression is the very first thing that they think of. I’ve always thought that this association says a lot about our expectations for life with a new...
by Samantha Olivia | Jul 1, 2022 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips
“Hey Samantha, can you come here for a second?” I walked from where I was standing next to the newborn baby in the bassinet, and went over to the bathroom door. “Sure, what’s up?” I asked. As a doula, I pride myself on being someone other women can poop in front...
by Samantha Olivia | Jun 13, 2022 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips
Picture it- Columbia, MD, 1AM. Your baby is crying. You just fed her, and changed her. You’re holding her close in your arms but for some reason she’s unhappy at the moment. You’re exhausted, sleepy, and a little hungry, but she’s in your arms so you...
