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Nourishing Postpartum Meals in the Bay Area | Meet French Chef Guillemette
How long does postpartum last? Is it just 6 weeks? 3 months? Or 3 years? No matter how long this new chapter of your life lasts, undeniably, it’s a process that requires a lot of energy, more than you ever thought you would need. The first weeks of the transition can be very intense. Unquestionably,…
12 things I wish I knew about postpartum | Advice from a postpartum doula
The arrival of a baby is a life-changing event and the postpartum period is an important part of the transition into motherhood. It can be overwhelming to think about all of the changes that come with welcoming a new baby into your life, but having a better understanding of what to expect during this time can help make your transition smoother.
Surviving the witching hour: Tips for new parents
As new parents, we all know how overwhelming taking care of a newborn can be. But there’s one particular time of day that can cause even the most experienced parents to shudder: the witching hour. This fussy period usually happens from around 5 p.m. until late evening, and can leave both babies and parents feeling…
Creating a Postpartum Plan
Your postpartum plan is equally as important as your birth plan The postpartum time is a unique time of wonder, bonding, healing, and exhaustion all wrapped up together. Your body has just gone through a non-stop marathon growing and birthing a baby. In our culture, there’s such a strong emphasis placed on labor and birth…
What is a postpartum doula? And the organization I chose to certify through.
What is a postpartum doula, and what exactly do they do? You may have heard about postpartum doulas and wondered: what is a postpartum doula, and what do they do? Essentially, a postpartum doula is a support person during the postpartum period (the immediate time after a baby has been born). Postpartum doulas offer support…
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