Intended Parents
As intended parents you know firsthand that the journey of parenthood can be long and filled with many twists and turns. You’ve had to be courageous and fight harder than most to receive the gift of a child; a battle many will never have to experience. We’re thrilled to help you enter into this journey of parenthood and are excited to offer you a handful of resources at your disposal.
Consider taking our virtual newborn care and parenthood planning class specifically designed for intended and adoptive parents, or consider a postpartum doula for sibling support for the big brother or sister...or, better yet, to support you!
Just like their children, intended parents are a gift to the world, and we are so thankful for you!
How Can I Afford a Postpartum Doula?
| By Sheryl Cooksley
Welcoming your new baby into the world is a profound and joyous experience, but it also comes with its share of challenges. As you prepare for the arrival of your ...
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3 Tips for Transporting Breast Milk on International or Domestic Flights
| By Sheryl Cooksley
As postpartum doulas and infant feeding specialists who provide support to parents from all over the world, one of the most complicated and common questions we get asked is: how ...
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Are Childbirth Education Classes Important for Intended Parents?
| By Sheryl Cooksley
“I’m having a baby by surrogacy, why is a childbirth education class important for an Intended Parent?” Simply stated: YOU are birthing a baby through the help of a surrogate ...
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Five Simple Tools to Survive Life as a (New) Parent
| By Sheryl Cooksley
There is so much focus on pregnancy, birth, and even the first 8 weeks of your baby’s life. These stages in your life are fleeting. Parenthood, on the other hand, ...
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Breaking Down the Myths: What Intended Parents Need to Know About Postpartum Doulas
| By Sheryl Cooksley
We hear it all the time: “I’m not birthing my baby so why would I need a doula?” The short answer: because you’re becoming parents and experiencing all the joys, ...
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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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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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A Letter from Your Doula: Dear Parents of Preemies
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
Hello, I would normally ask how you're doing, but I'm certain everyone is already asking that and you probably don't know how to answer anyway. So I'll just assume that ...
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The Surrogate’s Uncounted Trimester
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
Hi there, How are you doing? You’re in the fourth trimester now and I know it looks a little different than when you had your own babies. There is no ...
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3 Ways Postpartum Doulas Support Dads
| By Sheryl Cooksley
Hey Dad, we have a little (not very secret) secret: Postpartum Doulas support you, too! So much focus is placed on birth, the arrival of your baby, the care ...
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Postpartum Care for Surrogates: Part 2
| By Sheryl Cooksley
You’ve walked a journey for nine months (and longer) preparing for a surrogate birth. You may have done the shots, all of the testing, all of the work leading up ...
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Postpartum Care for Surrogates: Part 1
| By Sheryl Cooksley
For the last nine months, and in preparation for months before that, you have been acting as the gestational or traditional surrogate, growing a baby for Intended Parents that you ...
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Intended Parents and Postpartum Doulas: A Perfect Match
| By Sheryl Cooksley
When most people think about postpartum doulas, they think about women supporting women after childbirth and through the 4th trimester or first 3 months of a baby’s life. In fact, ...
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10 Tips for Airplane Travel With Your Baby
| By Sheryl Cooksley
Whether you’re traveling home to visit relatives or taking your baby home after becoming an Intended or Adoptive Parent, it’s always nice to be prepared to travel with your ...
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From the day you leave the hospital...to the day you no longer need us, we’ll help you adjust to life with your new baby and give you all the tools you need for a healthy, confident start.
Not a client yet? You'll find many of our favorite tips & resources for new parents here on our blog. Learn more about our daytime, overnight, and live-in postpartum doula services as well as our postpartum support offerings for intended parents.