Meet Labor Doula Maria. She is one of our senior Baby Nest birth doulas and has been in the Portland birth world for the past 12 years! Grab some tea or coffee and learn more about what it’s like to …
To the Breastfeeding Mom who is Tired, Anxious and Weary
Dear Tired, Anxious or Weary Breastfeeding Mom, Recently, I was asked what was hardest about breastfeeding. I thought and thought about it. I had half a dozen different answers at least! Initially I thought it was for sure the tongue …
25 Natural Remedies to Get Relief From Swollen Feet in Pregnancy
Got swollen feet?! Oh, the lovely symptom of pregnancy, and especially for those pregnant in these hot summer months! Pregnant women can carry an extra 20 lbs of fluid in the third trimester, so we feel you sister. Swelling is …
4 Reasons Every Mother Needs Acupuncture After Birth
Licensed Acupuncturist Megan Burns with Healing From Within Acupuncture, located in Vancouver, shares with us why every mama needs acupuncture after birth (no matter how old your baby is really!) Why Get Acupuncture After Birth? Pregnancy and birth are powerful …
The Fog of the Newborn Season
I was pregnant and I was terrified. We were pregnant again straight on the heels of a miscarriage. Hardly anyone knew. I had a very minor bleed one October night and panicked. I’ve never gone from fine to bawling so …
How to Reduce Pain in Childbirth with ABC’s
Our Baby Nest doula team came up with this amazing list of ways to reduce pain in childbirth using ABC’s! As birth doulas, we know birth is hard work, but there are things you can do to make it more comfortable, …
How Our Natural Birth Experience United Us as a Couple
Our natural birth experience was amazing, shocking, and beautiful. Reflecting back on my son Elliott’s birth, I’m at a loss for words that can truly describe the experience. Our natural birth experience was amazing, shocking, and beautiful. In preparation to achieve …
7 Things You Really Need to Bring a Newborn Home
Ready to bring a newborn home? Let’s talk about the only things you really need: You see them all the time, advertisements for newborn items that are a *must have* or are *essential.* Do a quick internet search and you’ll see slideshows …
100 Ways a Partner Can Support During Labor!
We know first hand how amazing partners and spouses can be during birth, when they know what to do! Here is a list of 100 things you can do to give your partner support during labor and birth, outside of …
5 Pregnancy Symptoms and Natural Remedies to Help With Each
How to Feel Better Through All your Pregnancy Symptoms Your body is changing so much during pregnancy. Between hormones and growing a new human and stretching all your skin, and baby using so many of your nutrients, you’re bound to …