by Samantha Olivia | Apr 23, 2019 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips, Newborn Care & Postpartum Doula Tips
Have you heard about the latest and greatest in baby sleep contraptions? It’s called the SNOO Smart Sleeper, and it’s designed by Dr. Harvey Karp, creator of the Happiest Baby series, and the 5 Ss. This bassinet is the robot that’s coming for the jobs of night...
by Samantha Olivia | Mar 14, 2019 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips, Newborn Care & Postpartum Doula Tips
As postpartum and infant care doulas, we often help parents figure out ways to help their babies get to sleep. Parents want help for a couple of reasons: When babies don’t sleep, nobody sleeps. And sleep is essential! Sometimes even when babies sleep, parents worry....
by Samantha Olivia | Mar 8, 2019 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips, Motherhood & Life
Dear Doula, I’m an exclusively pumping mom. I knew from the very beginning that I wanted my baby to have breastmilk, but I didn’t want to nurse. The idea of a baby being on me constantly for months didn’t spark joy in me the way it does in some women. Truthfully,...
by Samantha Olivia | Mar 1, 2019 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips
Recovering after a cesarean birth (often called a c-section) is a little bit different than if you have your baby vaginally. Many of our clients are unaware of what to expect, whether they have a scheduled cesarean or the birth plan changed. Granted, this could be...
by Samantha Olivia | Feb 26, 2019 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips, Motherhood & Life
Yay! Your friend, sister or nephew just had a new baby. As the loving person you are, you want to go and welcome that little person and let the new parents know that you’re excited for them. I love your enthusiasm, and that family will absolutely benefit from...
by Samantha Olivia | Dec 21, 2018 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips, Newborn Care & Postpartum Doula Tips
With the rise of the internet, there are more opinions than ever on how we raise our babies. Once upon a time, in some mythical land, a parenting philosophy probably wasn’t a thing. You simply raised your child the way that your parents raised you, and the way...
