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Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Remembering the babies we still love
This blog is a heartbreaking and beautiful deep dive into the memories of lost babies. The quotes within this blog are from moms who were asked to share something they remember specifically about the baby or babies they lost. As you read, you too will get the privilege of opening your heart to these women and their babies who were here physically for such a short time but will live on forever in their parents’ hearts.
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It’s Baby’s First Halloween! So…What Can They Do Besides Look Adorable?
| By Hannah Dulaney, FTDS Doula
Halloween is one of those holidays adults take really seriously or not at all. You can go all out or have a nice quiet evening at home. For kids, Halloween ...
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A Letter From Your Doula: Dear New Parent
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
Dear New Parent, You’re doing great. I see how exhausted you are after just getting home with your new baby. You value good sleep and now you are getting less ...
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What is a Postpartum Doula?
| By Family Tree Doula Services
Oh! Wait! You’re like a night nanny or a baby nurse, right?!? Mmmmmm…..No. I could launch into all the basics of how we support parents, birthing people and babies through ...
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A Letter From Your Doula: Dear Mom Who is Choosing to Formula Feed
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
Dear Mom Who is Choosing to Formula Feed, “Breast is best.” “Fed is best.” There is so much conflicting information and opinions out there. Sometimes it’s all too much. It ...
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5 Thanksgiving Dishes Your Partner Can Make Since You’re Recovering Postpartum
| By Hannah Dulaney, FTDS Doula
There is no shortage of things to lament about when it comes to postpartum life: the soreness, the leaky breasts, the seemingly endless lack of sleep. But there’s one big ...
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Navigating Pregnancy Loss with the Help of Ring Theory
| By Hannah Dulaney, FTDS Doula
*If you feel your loss is affecting you to the point of mental instability or you’re noticing significant changes in your behavior, please do not hesitate to talk to a ...
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Finding Alone Time When You’re Never Alone
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
Before your baby arrived, you felt this empty space. You created room in your life for this person to join your family and then after waiting and waiting… they are ...
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5 Must-Haves for Postpartum Healing
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
The days and weeks immediately after birth come with so much joy and emotion… AND so many physical changes and discomfort. The only thing that can really get you back ...
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Managing the Overwhelm: How to Prioritize Day to Day Life as New Parents
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
It seems like the older you get, the harder it becomes to find time to get everything done. With household chores, work, car maintenance, personal hygiene, and so much more, ...
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