What Do I Ask For?
The excitement of your newborn is swirling around all of your friends and family. They are bombarding you with constant questions….. ”When can I come see the baby?”….”What do you need?”…”How can I help?”….”Can I bring you anything?” These are all great questions and a...
When Should You Hire a Postpartum Doula?
“Hello! My wife and I have a newborn who is about two weeks old. We are beginning to realize that we could really benefit from some overnight help. We are desperate for sleep! Can you help?!” This is how many of my voicemail messages from new and first time parents...
“A mother needs someone who cares about how many times the baby woke to nurse in the night, how many diapers were changed, how her breasts are feeling.”
— Sally Webber | The Gentle Art of Newborn Family Care: A Guide for Postpartum Doulas and Caregivers