Category: sleep

Overnight Postpartum Support: Why Rest Is the Best Gift You Can Give Your Family
Oct 13, 2025
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rachelbaileydoula
in Birth and Postpartum, doula support, overnight support, postpartum, sleep, Uncategorized
The house isn’t quiet. The baby stirs again, unsure whether it’s morning or midnight. The parents trade glances in the dim light, trying to remember who last fed and who last rocked. The clock seems to have lost meaning. These nights are tender and beautiful, but they are also long. The blur between evening and…
What Do You Really Need to Prepare for a Baby? (Part 2)
Jul 30, 2024
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rachelbaileydoula
in Birth and Postpartum, breastfeeding, doula support, maternal-child health, parenting, postpartum, pregnancy, sleep
Previously, I posted about the top three things that a family with a newborn needs: strong support, food for the baby, and food for the grown-ups. Today, I want to complete my list of baby essentials, and you will see it is a lot simpler than many people imagine. I want to help you resist…
Co-Sleeping with Baby: A Compassionate, Evidence-Based Guide for New Parents
Apr 21, 2023
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rachelbaileydoula
in doula support, overnight support, parenting, postpartum, sleep
Co-sleeping with baby is one of the most talked-about—and often misunderstood—choices new parents face. As a doula in Birmingham, I’ve seen firsthand how sleep decisions weigh heavily on families in those tender early weeks. When I asked moms in several Facebook groups about postpartum sleep challenges, I was overwhelmed by the response. It’s clear this…