Postpartum DOES NOT equal depression. The word postpartum is an adjective that simply describes the period of time after a person has birthed a child. Yep, that’s it. So let’s all try to stop saying things like “she has the postpartum” because that’s not a thing. There are SO MANY different aspects of the postpartum… Continue Reading The First Six Weeks Postpartum: Emotional Adjustment
Today is National Hug Day 2017. In case your social media page is not flooded like mine, or you live under a rock, or lost your phone in the woods while simultaneously losing all T.V. and radio service, you are also aware that today is also Women’s March. Today is my favorite day in 2017… Continue Reading National Hug Day 2017
Let’s talk about one of the many magical secrets of Colorado postpartum doulas, newborn care specialists and night nannies…………SWADDLING. The act of swaddling newborns has been going on for as long as babies have been being born. Wrapping a sweet little newborn up in snug, soft cloth has many benefits. Swaddling can calm a fussy baby faster… Continue Reading To Swaddle or Not to Swaddle…….Why is it a Question?
As Professional doulas and overnight infant care providers in Colorado, we regularly get questions like: “How should I organize my nursery?” “What should I put on my baby registry?” “What do I REALLY need to buy for my newborn?” But the most asked question is “How do I put my baby to sleep?” Sometimes this… Continue Reading Sleeping Safely with Your New Baby