At the first new moms support group I attended, as other moms began to discuss the baby trifecta (eating, sleeping, pooping), I began to have that creeping hot, embarrassed, and out of place feeling. I thought, We can talk to any woman on the street about all that. Didn’t anyone want to talk about what … Continue reading
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Do I need a Doula if my partner/mom/sister is with me?
I’ve often heard, “I don’t really need a doula. My husband will be home with me at first, and then my mom will be visiting.” Digging deeper, I find a doula is just as important in the early days when a new mom has family or friends around her. To start with, it still can … Continue reading
Asking for Help Feels Strange
As a postpartum doula, my job is to nurture and care for the vulnerable, new family; most especially the new mom. Some people ask, “Isn’t that just for people who need extra help? Like with twins or medical issues or depression?” While many women have said to me, “I didn’t know I could ask for … Continue reading
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