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How Can I Afford a Postpartum Doula?
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 little one, you may be wondering how to afford a postpartum doula on top of all of the other necessities for you and your newborn.…
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Parenthood, Pandemics, and Priorities: How to care for yourself and your baby during hard times
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
We’ve all heard it a million times: 2020 has been quite the year. A worldwide pandemic, people in various states of unrest, wildfires and hurricanes ravaging cities…it threw everyone into ...
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The Best Coffee Shops for Fall in Portland Oregon
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
FALL. IS. HERE. Nothing is better than pumpkin latte season, am I right?! Or maple or cardamom or apple… Mmmm. It’s early October and even the warmer days are ...
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The Complex World of Feeding Babies: A Conversation With 3 Moms
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
When it comes to feeding your baby, we've seen it all. It seems like a simple choice at first: breastfeed or formula feed. But the world of infant feeding is ...
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5 Most Binge-Worthy Shows For New (or Pregnant) Moms
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
So you just had a baby, or you’re just about to, and you find yourself sitting on the couch in front of the TV… A LOT. I’m sure the mom ...
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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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We’re Throwing in the Towel and So Should You
| By Sheryl Cooksley
Enough is enough. We’ve decided to throw in the towel. WE’RE JUST PLAIN DONE. SERIOUSLY. Could 2020 be any more of a shitshow? (Maybe we shouldn’t say that out loud ...
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The Breakfast Burrito
| By Sheryl Cooksley
You’re probably wondering why a postpartum doula is blogging about breakfast burritos. One, they’re really good. Two, they’re easy to make. Three, you can fill them with all kinds ...
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Hello Sunshine! How to Protect Babies From Sun and Heat
| By Sheryl Cooksley
There are a million adorable summer clothing options for your baby, but as the sun comes out and temperatures rise, what are the best options for dressing your baby to ...
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5 Easy Foods For New Parents
| By Sheryl Cooksley
Your newborn baby is breastfeeding, or you’re pumping, or you’re just a new parent with very little time on your hands and even less sleep. Days and nights are a ...
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