by Samantha Olivia | Jul 22, 2020 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips
Whenever I start a conversation with an expectant parent on the phone, I ask “How are you?” And to be honest, I usually ask it a couple of times, in different ways. “How’s the day been?” “How’s your pregnancy going?” I ask because I care. I also ask because I...
by Samantha Olivia | Jun 16, 2020 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips
We need to talk about Tiffany on Insecure, and her postpartum depression. *spoilers ahead, so if you’ve not watched the season, stop now* I know that Molly and Issa have been the top storyline this season. We’ve formed our teams, and watched their portrayal of a...
by Samantha Olivia | Jan 7, 2020 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips
Dear Doula, I’m going to have a baby. And everyone is telling me how excited they are for us, and how happy I must be. And I am! So happy! But also… There’s this lurking fear at the back of my mind about bringing my new baby home. What about...
by Samantha Olivia | Dec 19, 2019 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips, Newborn Care & Postpartum Doula Tips
As a new parent, keeping a baby calm and happy is a really big deal. A crying, overstimulated baby is like nails on a chalkboard to a new parent, and can trigger all kinds of feelings. Is my baby hurting? Is something wrong? Am I the “something”...
by Samantha Olivia | Dec 4, 2019 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips
Hey you! I see you growing a baby. And I see the checklist that you’re making with all the things you still need after the baby shower. You have enough clothes, but can you ever have enough diapers? Did you get the changing table you wanted, and when is...
by Samantha Olivia | Sep 12, 2019 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips, Motherhood & Life
As a postpartum doula, I’ve observed a lot of families with newborns, and let me tell you, it can be a tough time for couples. Whether you’re in an apartment in Brookland and feel like you, your partner and the baby are all on top of each other, or have a 4 bedroom in...
