Preparing for baby takes a lot of careful planning! It can be hard to know exactly what you will need. Here are a few of my favorite postpartum supplies to ensure you have what you need for mom and baby in the first weeks together at home. Padsicles – what??? Padsicles are sanitary pads covered…

All these years of caring for new families as a postpartum doula have taught me a few extra helpful postpartum tips that can save you stress and mess and support your self-care as new parents. Protect Your Sheets Having an extra sheet folded and placed under your side of the bed for the first few…

I am an observer. I am not a “talker.” I listen. I listen carefully. Thursday, March 8th, was designated International Women’s Day. I read post after post of support for women, encouraging posts of solidarity. Although it seems to be a wonderful idea, I have observed, for decades now, the lack of support between the…

I would definitely recommend keeping a reserve of breast milk on hand even if you do not plan to return to work or you plan to solely breastfeed your baby. Life is full of twists and turns and you want to be sure you can breastfeed your baby. If your plan is to simply switch…