The Doula and Baby Service

24/11/2025

Not sure how to dress your baby for the weather?

You’re not alone, it’s one of the most common questions I get as a midwife, health visitor and doula!

I’ve put together a simple, easy-to-follow guide that breaks down exactly what your baby should wear at each temperature so you can feel confident they’re comfortable, safe, and not too hot or too cold.

✔️ Clear temperature ranges
✔️ Layer suggestions
✔️ TOG guidance for sleep
✔️ Practical tips for day & night

Whether it's warm, chilly, or somewhere in between, this guide takes the guesswork out of dressing your little one.

Tap to read the full guide and save it for later, perfect for new parents or anyone caring for a baby! 💛

18/11/2025

Benefits of Baby Leg Massage

✅️ Boosts circulation and warms little legs and feet.

✅️ Aids digestion by supporting lymphatic flow.

✅️ Supports muscle development and early motor skills.

✅️ Releases tension from tight, busy legs.

✅️ Reduces puffiness and improves fluid movement.

✅️ Enhances body awareness as baby learns where their limbs are.

✅️ Promotes bonding through calm, rhythmic touch.

✅️ Soothes baby and is great for pre-sleep routines.

09/11/2025

Oxytocin is such an important part of the journey. There are so many benefits to promoting the release of oxytocin. Skin to skin is a great way to stimulate it's production.

04/11/2025

DON'T KNOW WHAT FORMULA TO CHOOSE?

This guide should help you. As always, it's important for you to do your own research when making decisions. Remember, there's no right or wrong decision, so long as it's safe and in the best interests of your baby.

18/10/2025

13/10/2025

One of the most common questions I’m asked is “When is the right time to massage my baby?”

The best time is when your baby is calm, alert, and ready to connect not too sleepy, not hungry, and not overtired.

You might notice they’re giving you little “yes” cues:
👀 Making eye contact
🗣 Cooing or smiling
🖐 Relaxed arms and legs

If your baby is turning their head away, crying, arching their back, or clenching fists, those are their “not right now” cues and that’s okay! You can always try again later.

Baby massage is all about connection, not perfection.

👉 In my classes at The Moon Rooms, I help you learn how to read your baby’s cues and find a rhythm that works for you both.

08/10/2025

Benefits of Baby Tummy Massage

• Eases wind, gas & colic discomfort
• Helps relieve constipation
• Supports healthy digestion
• Promotes relaxation & better sleep
• Strengthens bonding through gentle touch

A few minutes of tummy massage can make a big difference to your baby’s comfort and wellbeing.

06/10/2025

You can’t spoil a newborn by holding them.
In those early weeks, your baby is learning that the world is safe, that their needs will be met and that they’re loved.
Responding to their cries and offering comfort builds trust, connection, and security, the foundation for healthy development.

You’re not “making a rod for your own back” — you’re building a bond.

01/10/2025

✨ October Babies ✨

There’s something so magical about little ones born in October 🍂👶 As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, these babies arrive in a season of cosiness and change.

🌟 Did you know?

October babies are born into the start of cold season, so it’s a great time to think about keeping their environment warm, using layers rather than heavy blankets, and paying attention to hand hygiene around visitors.

Natural light is lower at this time of year, so getting out for a short walk when the sun is up can help both you and baby regulate your circadian rhythms and boost mood.

Skin-to-skin is especially comforting in cooler weather, keeping your baby warm and connected while supporting bonding and feeding.

Their birthstones: opal and tourmaline are said to symbolise hope, love, and creativity. What a beautiful reflection of the journey you and your little one are beginning together. 💛

Do you have an October baby? I’d love to know when they arrived and what you remember most about those early autumn days 🍁✨

30/09/2025

As a new mum, it's important to take care of yourself, so that you can take care of your baby.
You can't pour from an empty cup.