Posts Tagged ‘new parents’
I Am Your Doula
Good morning. How was your night? None of you slept ? I see your slumped shoulders and bleary eyes. Can I sit with you? Need something to eat? Let’s do this together today. I am your doula.
Read MoreNewborn Care Class: A New Parent Essential
Are you about to become a first time parent? Or are you already a first time parent with a wiggly, squishy, crying baby at home? Either way, learning all about caring for your newborn is now on your list of “higher education”. Find out how a Newborn Care Class can make this transition so much smoother.
Read MoreIntended Parents and Postpartum Doulas: A Perfect Match
Often confused with a nanny or baby nurse, postpartum doulas provide a more comprehensive approach to the care of new parents with babies by supporting the whole family instead of primarily caring for the baby. The term “new parents” does not imply “birthing parents”; instead, this term applies just as readily to intended or adoptive parents as well.
Read MoreThings We Just WON’T Do As Your Postpartum Doula
As postpartum doulas, there is a long list of things we WILL do…..like care for your newborn baby while you nap or get a good night’s sleep, make sure you’ve eaten today, even change ALL the diapers.
But there’s this list…..this list of things WE JUST WON’T DO…..and I really think it’s time we talk about it.
Read MoreA Thank You Letter To All of YOU!
As the owner and founder of Family Tree Doula Services, it is so important for me to show gratitude and appreciation where it is due. It seemed befitting to write a letter to close out this year and thank all of you specifically.
THANK YOU for this wonderful year!
Read MoreOvernight Baby Care: A Postpartum Doula’s Diary
