by Allison | Mar 8, 2023 | Articles
There are lots of busy elements in the getting-ready-for-baby process. There are classes to take, baby and postpartum items to obtain, birth preferences to consider, emotional and physical changes to work through, and then some. During this process, it’s important to...
by Allison | Jan 10, 2023 | Articles
“What do I need to pack in my birth bags?!” Expectant parents have so many things on their mind– changes happening in the body and mind, the birth plan, when to stop working, the nursery, and so on. In the midst of all of this preparation and...
by Allison | Dec 13, 2022 | Articles
The journey of becoming a parent is a massive one. We don’t say this to scare you, but, instead, to support you in honoring and normalizing the bigness of this transition. We all come to parenting in different ways, but one thing that I have observed to be true for...
by Allison | Nov 18, 2022 | Articles
For many folks, the immediate postpartum period can feel very repetitive. Change diaper. Feed. Nap. Repeat. And repeat. And So on. This is normal, and we can totally understand how it can be draining for day after day to look and/or feel quite similar. There’s a ton...
by Allison | Oct 19, 2022 | Articles
Across the years, many clients have asked about collecting colostrum, so I decided to write an introductory article about it. As a postpartum doula, I can help families access information and resources, as well as do some triaging and problem-solving questions they...
