adoption was the answer for this family with a generational history of adopting. this birth story is about a girl whose dad was adopted and it seemed like the perfect decision for her family as well! here is her adoption birth story with lots of photos included. lucy is seven years old now. remember, it’s …
Category Archives: postpartum
peaceful postpartum
want a peaceful postpartum? bringing the new baby home can come with lots of things that don’t have a place yet. finding order in all of that stuff can be challenging. peaceful postpartum looks like: as a postpartum doula, i love to bring peace to chaos. it’s very calming to create beautiful spaces like a …
8 affirmations for new moms
affirmations: let’s go to the dictionary affirmations are a declaration of the truth. those kind, encouraging words we speak to ourselves to spur us on to greatness in our new role of motherhood. okay, some days, just to spur us on… if you are a new mom with a love language of affirming words, it …
10 ways doulas make a difference
doulas are the “women of the village helping the women of the village.” ten ways a postpartum doula makes a real difference while helping families. don’t you love a list! a doula does all of these things and more. postpartum doula care and support is invaluable to parents with new babies. a doula listens, a …
thankful heart
what are you thankful for? let me know in the comments. here is my list for today. i am so thankful that january is behind us. that month of 31 dark, overcast days felt like an entire year! whew. thankfulness is something i always look for in myself and my life. i fill my journal …
who is grammie doula?
well, let me tell you. grammie doula: i describe myself as a tall and soft grammie with messy bed hair wearing jeans, keens, and white shirts. i have always loved every part of motherhood. and the reason i studied nursing was to help take the fear out of childbirth for families. labor and delivery was …
list of local doulas
my list of local doulas in the new river valley and roanoke for 2024. my newest doula client resource list: local doulas. i no longer live in the NRV, but i keep in touch with the doulas. i love making lists, especially for my doula clients! i will keep working on this list to keep …
tips to navigate stormy emotions of pregnancy infant loss
share your loss. staying silent in your pain helps no one. helpful suggestions for friends and family during this time. i ache for each one that has suffered the loss of an infant. i share my story of pregnancy loss here. i was a guest writer for postpartum support virginia one year ago and i …
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postpartum doulas do what!
i believe in a world where expectant moms are supported all the way through pregnancy, birth, and especially the fourth trimester. that support can include postpartum doulas, family, neighbors, caregivers, and friends. before i knew what postpartum doulas were, i had no idea what to do with a tiny baby! i share the story of …
preparing baby for windy rain
preparing with baby for the storm coming this weekend. here are 12 steps to prepare for the wind and rain and possible power outage. preparing with babies, gather extra disposable diapers, powdered formula for bottle fed babies, and the baby wrap/carrier of choice. also pack extra clothing and blankets in case they get wet. i …
