Postpartum Support Is Not Designed for Rich People, Actually.
Postpartum doula care isn’t just for the wealthy; it’s for real families who know they don’t want to do this alone. The reality is that the rich already have their village built. For the rest of us, postpartum support is about intentionally creating one so mothers feel nourished, rested, and truly supported in those tender early months.
Is Having a Newborn Baby Really That Hard?
"This is just how it is with newborns." "Everyone goes through this." If you're expecting your first baby, you may have heard similar phrases. But what if this "push through it" mentality isn't universal truth, but a harmful myth that's leaving parents unnecessarily struggling?
6 Signs Your Postpartum Prep Needs a Reality Check
Think you're ready for postpartum? You might want to double-check. From assuming family will automatically know how to help, to budgeting like nothing unexpected will happen, many well-meaning parents miss crucial pieces of postpartum planning.
Love Isn't Enough: Why Partners Need a Roadmap for Postpartum Support
The families that book my Fourth Trimester support are already invested. Their partners are eager to learn and feel confident they can provide the support needed. But after supporting countless families through the sacred chaos of early parenthood, I've learned that enthusiasm without wisdom becomes annoyance. Good intentions without a roadmap turn into distance. Even the most devoted partners can leave the birthing parent feeling isolated—not through lack of caring, but through lack of knowing.
A Postpartum Doula's Registry for the Fourth Trimester: The 'Newborn Must-Have' List You Actually Need
The real work of the fourth trimester isn’t with gadgets—the real work is in recovery, rest, and rhythm. This is the list you’ll actually need when preparing for the fourth trimester.
Beyond the Fourth Trimester: Why I Became a Mother’s Helper
As a postpartum doula, my work has always been about meeting mothers where they are—tired, healing, stretched, becoming. But the truth is, the need doesn’t stop after the newborn phase. It evolves, like we do.
Stop ‘nesting’. Build a nest instead.
As pregnancy progresses, many mothers experience an overwhelming urge to prepare for baby’s arrival. But the real value of nesting is not a perfectly organised nursery or spotless house…
Reasons to Hire a Postpartum Doula
The fourth trimester is a crucial period for new mothers, and while the practical support of a postpartum doula is invaluable, there are additional reasons to consider hiring one. In this blog post, we explore three compelling reasons to hire a postpartum doula that extend beyond the immediate help she provides, showcasing how this choice can transform your experience and contribute to a broader cultural shift.
What makes me the ideal postpartum doula for you?
Twelve part series on what makes me the ideal postpartum doula for you.
Rebuild and Receive - a Postpartum Philosophy.
Every mother should have support to rebuild her pelvic- and overall strength postpartum. Sally from Fit Philosophy is helping mothers do just that.
Take Something Off Your Plate
I got to know Sarah from My Baby Organics this week and shared her product with my clients.
Leave the men at home.
I remember when I birthed my first baby. My own mother hadn’t before seen my breasts yet all of a sudden I was learning to breastfeed in front of everyone! If I had my time over I would do it so differently, including asking our male friends to stay home.
Can we have our postpartum bubble and eat it too?
In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need signs on the front door requesting short visits, or meal train schedules or maybe even Doulas! In a perfect world the knowledge about postpartum care would be innate.