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Should Intended Parents Take a Childbirth Education Class?
“I’m not birthing a baby, why would I need to take a childbirth education class?” Simply stated: You ARE birthing a baby through the help of a surrogate. Your journey to parenthood through surrogacy has been a unique and complicated experience that has brought a mix of emotions along the way. On the one hand,…
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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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What Should I Add To My Baby Registry: Bottle Feeding Basics
| By Sheryl Cooksley
We can all agree that there is a lot of baby stuff out there. A lot of baby stuff that costs a lot of money, takes up plenty of space ...
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5 Most Binge-Worthy Shows For New (or Pregnant) Moms: The Sequel
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
Almost one year later, and this pesky pandemic is still sticking around… so you may as well have some good coping strategies! There is only so much you can do ...
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Things To Do this Winter for Portland Parents and Babies During a Pandemic
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
Everybody who lives in the Portland metro area knows that when the sun comes out, so do allll the people. But when Winter comes along, it’s a different story. Parents ...
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Lost in the Sea of New Motherhood: Why I Needed a Postpartum Doula
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
Once upon a time I was a brand new mother. I returned home with my baby… a sweet, warm, perfect bundle of all my hopes and dreams. Everyone I ...
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12 Days of Postpartum: A Musical Blog
| By Sheryl Cooksley
We all know there are at least six weeks of postpartum healing, but here’s a fun little look at the first 12 days of postpartum sung to a holiday classic. ...
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Gift Ideas for Your Baby’s First Holiday Season
| By Sheryl Cooksley
It’s your baby’s first Holiday Season! There are so many things that you WANT to buy: cute outfits and the latest baby toys and that big, giant Teddy Bear….they’re just ...
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