Posts Tagged ‘postpartum doulas’
Postpartum Doulas–The Other White Meat
With all the prenatal focus pregnant women put on labor and birth, postpartum planning is often eclipsed. I think many times pregnant women can’t imagine what life on “the other side” will be like, so in some ways they can’t begin to plan for it. Hiring a postpartum doula is a great way to prepare…
Read MoreTen Tips for Reducing Stress While Living With Your New Baby by Julie Brill, CCCE, CLD
1. Ask for what you need. This is often difficult for new parents but if friends and family offer to help, ask them for specific favors. Do you need someone to vacuum, pick up your pictures or something at the grocery store, or fold laundry? Can a different person bring you dinner for a week…
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