When you come home from the hospital after having a baby, you can feel a lot of things. Worry that you won’t be a good parent, concern over milk supply, emotionally up and down due to the hormones, and pure …
Portland’s Family Birth Centers’ New COVID-19 Visitor Policies
We’ve gotten A LOT of phone calls this week from expectant parents as things shift rapidly around the coronavirus outbreak. One of the most common questions: “I’m having a baby soon and am worried about the visitor policy at the …
52 Ways a Postpartum Doula Brings Sanity and Support
Having a baby is the most life altering experience! Families find themselves having so many emotions and needs and the support of this transition is so poorly recognized. Enter the Postpartum Doula! So what exactly is it then that we do? …
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 …
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, …
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 …
How to Look and Feel Your Best In Maternity Clothes
Whether you’re a first-time mom or a mom of five, maternity clothes can still be a challenge. I remember waiting for my baby bump to show enough, so I could start wearing all those adorable maternity clothes I dreamed of. …
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