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So, you’ve had you baby, which was different than you thought it would be. Now you’re entering your postpartum period starting with the first 40 days and it’s definitely different than you expected. Covid-19 is taking its toll in many places and perinatal care is not excluded. This may mean re-adjusting and bending to ideasContinue reading “6 Reasons Virtual Postpartum Doula Care is (Surprise!) Still Awesome”

Disclaimer: The article below is to aid as a starting guide into your education on how to prepare for birth. Doing these things will not ensure that a birth will not be traumatic, however can reduce some risk associated with them. Trauma is unique to each person and their experience.  If you have experienced birthContinue reading “What I Wish I Had Known About Traumatic Birth…While Preparing for a Natural One.”

“I have stretch marks. The evidence of each baby carved into my skin. My son’s life dances above the cesarean scar that saved the life of my final baby. My second etched her marks into my hips as a permanent hug. Their stories written on my skin as a perpetual reminder of the way itContinue reading “Why You Don’t Have to Love Your Postpartum Body but Should Believe in its Magic.”

They say it takes a village to raise a baby, so like, is there a number to call or do they just show up? Postpartum was once a time of rest and rejuvenation, healing and recovery, losing and finding yourself. This was navigated with others who have explored the terrain before you. Offering encouragement, helpContinue reading “3 Tips for Hiring a Postpartum Doula”