Tag: postpartum doula
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Where to Go with a Baby in Birmingham, Alabama
If you’re searching for where to go with a baby in Birmingham for that first outing, I put this list together for you. If I were your postpartum doula, here’s where I’d take you for your first outing with baby in Birmingham, Alabama. Overwhelmed after bringing baby home is so normal, and sleep deprivation with…
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Postpartum Rage and Anger During Pregnancy: Why It Happens and What Can Help
When Pregnancy and Postpartum Rage and Anger Catch You by Surprise Most people expect new motherhood to be tender and joyful. Yet many women quietly find themselves face-to-face with postpartum rage, an intensity of anger that feels sudden, confusing, or even frightening. You might snap over something small and feel a wave of guilt afterward.You…
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Postpartum Preparation: Your Essential Guide to Setting the Stage for Success
Beyond the Nursery: Preparing for You in the Fourth Trimester You’ve spent months meticulously preparing for pregnancy and birth, but when the baby arrives, what about you? The postpartum period (the first three months after birth), often called the “fourth trimester,” is a unique and transformative journey of healing and adjustment. Many embark on it…
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Is a Doula Worth the Money? What You Actually Get When You Hire One
It’s a question that comes up all the time in pregnancy forums, Facebook groups, and late-night conversations between expectant parents: Is a doula worth the money? When you’re preparing for birth, the costs can add up quickly. When you’re covering medical expenses, baby gear, and unpaid maternity leave, it’s natural to wonder whether doula support…
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How to Prepare for Breastfeeding (It’s Not What You Expect)
If you’re expecting a baby and wondering how to prepare for breastfeeding, you’re not alone. It’s a common question—and the answer might surprise you. Your Body Already Has the Blueprint If you’re wondering how to prepare your body to make milk, take a deep breath. The good news? There’s nothing special you need to do…
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Want a doula but think you can’t afford it? Tips to make doula support work with any budget
We know that having high-quality doula support can make all the difference to your birth, postpartum, or end-of-life experience, but people sometimes may experience some sticker shock when quoted a price for this care. When you engage a doula, you get a commitment to round-the clock on-call availability, and access to the doula’s investment in…
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New treatment for postpartum depression
There was big news coming out of the FDA yesterday. For the first time, the FDA approved a pill named Zuranolone ;to be prescribed specifically for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD). Here are some important things to consider about this development. Overall, this seems to be really good news for 1 in 7 people…