Bliss Mama Doula

12/01/2026

This year, may all mothers feel seen,
held, and supported ✨

18/12/2025

18/12/2025

11/12/2025

*Did you know your uterus was doing all of this?*

The human body holds remarkable wisdom.
The uterus is a perfect illustration of that strength, especially during pregnancy and birth.

05/12/2025

Other signs may include:

- Changes in appetite
- Difficulty trusting anyone else with your baby
- Feeling easily overwhelmed
- Constantly checking on your baby
- Feeling unable to leave your baby, even briefly

We often hear about Postpartum Depression, but Postpartum Anxiety is just as real, and as important to recognise.
If you feel your mind feels constantly busy, filled with “what ifs” thoughts, or struggle to rest.. you are not alone.
Postpartum Anxiety is commun, real and treatable.

What is Postpartum Anxiety?

Postpartum Anxiety is a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder ( PMAD) that can appear during pregnancy or within the first year after birth. Some worry are normal, but Postpartum Anxiety feels intrusive, persistent and overwhelming.

Who can experience it?

Anyone. It affects up to 15-20% of new mothers. It is not your fault, and it doesn’t mean you are not coping or failing as a mother. It is a response to hormonal shift, exhaustion and the transition into motherhood.

What can help?

Evidence-based support include:
✨Speaking with a therapist or doctor
✨Practical support and shared responsibilities
✨Connecting with other mums
✨Postpartum planning
✨Breathing exercises and meditation
✨Medication when recommended

If any of this feels familiar, don’t carry it silently. Support is available and reaching out is an act of care for yourself and your baby. You deserve help and you deserve to feel well 💛

26/11/2025

➡️ Many parents wonder: “If I choose an epidural, do I still need a doula?”
100% yes.

A doula supports your comfort, emotions, and confidence during every type of birth, including medicated ones.

🌿 Head to my website to read the full blog post and learn more about epidural:

https://www.blissmama-doula.com/post/epidural-or-not-what-you-need-to-know

24/11/2025

Supporting you through pregnancy Birth & Postpartum in Phnom Penh ✨

Here is how i can support you:

- 🤰Prenatal Home Consultations
Guidance tailored to your pregnancy, your questions and birth preferences. We discuss about how to feel prepared, comfort measures, mindset and tools for an empowered birth

- 🫂Birth Support
I offer continuous emotional and physical support during labour and birth, I hold space, offer comfort techniques, support your partner and help you navigate your options in an hospital environment.

- 🪷Postnatal Home Consultations
I bring gentle and reassuring support during your transition into parenthood. Whether you need help with recovery, newborn care and new routines, I am here for you.

- 🤱Lactation Support
I help you start breastfeeding with confidence. Together we troubleshoot challenges, admet positioning and ensure you and your baby feel comfortable and supported.

If you are expecting in Phnom Penh and would like nurturing, gentle and knowledgable care, feel free to reach out! 🤍

28/10/2025

Once the baby is born, we often forget there’s another birth happening.
The placenta must be born too, and it’s an important part of the birth journey.

This incredible organ nourished and protected your baby throughout pregnancy. It deserves a moment of attention.

You can include this stage in your birth plan : how you’d like it to be birthed, how you wish to honour or say goodbye to it afterward.

21/10/2025

You just found out you’re pregnant: congratulations!
It’s such a special moment… and it can also feel a little overwhelming.

If you’re wondering “What should I do next?”, here are a few steps to guide you:

🫶 Take it in and celebrate!
Give yourself a moment to absorb the news. You don’t have to plan everything today.

📅 Date your pregnancy
Pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period, even though conception usually happens about one to two weeks later.
That means by the time you miss a period, you might already be around 4 weeks pregnant (depending on your cycle). Every woman is different, so this can vary.

👩‍⚕️ Book your first medical appointment
If your home pregnancy test is positive, it’s time to schedule your first prenatal visit.
If you already have a doctor or midwife in mind, give them a call. If not, take your time finding someone who feels like the right fit. And it’s okay to change if your first experience doesn’t feel right.

In Cambodia, prenatal care is provided by obstetricians (there’s no midwife-led care during pregnancy).
Your first appointment is usually around 6–8 weeks, to confirm your pregnancy and estimate your due date.

🌿 Nourish yourself and listen to your body
Eat well, rest when you can, and slow down. The first trimester can be surprisingly tiring.
If you’re not already taking prenatal vitamins, now’s the time to start. Look for ones that include folic acid, choline, and calcium — essential nutrients for your baby’s early development.

💬 Decide when to share the news
There’s no right or wrong time to share your pregnancy, this is your personal choice.
If keeping it private feels right, honour that.
But if you’re finding it difficult to hide your symptoms or you’d feel more supported by sharing, it’s okay to open up sooner.

🤱 Find emotional and practical support
A doula can walk alongside you throughout your pregnancy, offering information, comfort, and reassurance.
You don’t have to do this alone, a doula’s role is to guide you through it all, from your first trimester to your first moments with your baby.

10/10/2025

Imagine someone who quietly adjusts the lights, helps you find a position that feels right, and reminds you to breathe when waves of intensity come.

Someone who whispers encouragement, rubs your back, offers sips of water, and helps your partner feel confident and involved.

That’s what doula support looks like: calm, grounding, and fully focused on you.
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In my latest blog post, I share what having a doula during childbirth truly feels like

Read it here :
https://www.blissmama-doula.com/post/what-does-is-look-like-to-have-a-doula-during-birth

Or click in the link in my bio

07/10/2025

➡️ In fact, you don’t have to love being pregnant either.

It’s okay if you feel uncomfortable, exhausted, or even disconnected at times. Pregnancy is not always glowing skin and shiny hair, it’s also insomnia, changing bodies, and big emotions.

You can be grateful for your baby AND still find pregnancy hard

It doesn’t make you less of a mother. It makes you human 🫀