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Kait O’Malley | Birth & Postpartum Doula
Maternity Advocate 💌
Serving the Greater Boston area ✨🌙
Let me join you on your transition into parenthood 👶🏻

Currently offering birthing support, postpartum overnight care and daytime care.

Silent reflux can be so hard on both babies and parents. Unlike typical reflux, many babies with silent reflux don’t spi...
05/13/2026

Silent reflux can be so hard on both babies and parents. Unlike typical reflux, many babies with silent reflux don’t spit up much at all — instead, they may arch their back, cry during feeds, swallow frequently, wake often, or seem uncomfortable when lying flat. 👶🏻🍼

It can feel exhausting trying to soothe a baby who seems uncomfortable so often, especially when you can’t always see what’s causing it.

If you’re in this stage right now:
You are not doing anything wrong. Your baby is not “difficult.”And you are not alone.

With time, support, and the right adjustments, many babies improve significantly as their digestive systems mature. One day this phase will feel like a distant memory — even if the days feel very long right now.

This stage can be tough, but you will get through it 🤍

Room sharing with your baby is a personal choice, but for many families it can offer comfort, convenience, and connectio...
05/11/2026

Room sharing with your baby is a personal choice, but for many families it can offer comfort, convenience, and connection during those early months 🤍 It is good to know that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly recommends room-sharing (without bed sharing) for at least the first 6 months, and ideally up to one year because is it associated with the reduced risk of SIDS.

Keeping baby close overnight can make support bonding, make feeds easier, and help parents feel more responsive and reassured.

✨ Let’s talk the benefits ✨

🤍 Easier nighttime feeds and diaper changes
🤍 Can help parents get more sleep with less back-and-forth during the night
🤍 Helps parents respond to baby more quickly
🤍 Encourages bonding and closeness
🤍 Can feel reassuring for both baby and parents
🤍 Helpful during postpartum recovery, especially after birth or a C-section
🤍 Convenient during regressions, illness, or teething phases
🤍 Recommended by the AAP as part of safe sleep practices for at least the first 6 months (without bed sharing)

Every family is different, and what works for one may not work for another — but for many families, room sharing can make those early months feel a little more manageable ✨

Motherhood is one of the most powerful, beautiful, and selfless journeys a person can experience. Mothers give so much o...
05/10/2026

Motherhood is one of the most powerful, beautiful, and selfless journeys a person can experience. Mothers give so much of themselves — physically, emotionally, and mentally — often without pause, recognition, or rest. 🌷

From pregnancy and birth to sleepless nights, healing, nurturing, worrying, loving, and showing up day after day… mothers carry so much. And yet, they continue to pour love into their families in ways that are truly immeasurable. 🩷

As a doula, I have the privilege of witnessing the strength, vulnerability, resilience, and unconditional love that motherhood holds. Behind every mother is a story of sacrifice, growth, and perseverance that deserves to be seen and honored.

Today, we celebrate all mothers — the ones in the thick of newborn days, the mother’s healing, the mother’s longing, the mothers learning, and the mothers doing their absolute best every single day. 🌸

You are appreciated more than words can say. Happy Mother’s Day 🤍

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month 🤍This month, we shine a light on the millions of mothers navigating pregna...
05/09/2026

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month 🤍

This month, we shine a light on the millions of mothers navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood while silently struggling with their mental health. Maternal mental health conditions affect 1 in 5 women, yet so many suffer in silence due to stigma, fear, or lack of support.

Behind every statistic is a mother who deserves support, compassion, and care. You are not alone, and help is available.

Mothers experiencing postpartum mental health challenges can find support through therapy, support groups, healthcare providers, hotlines, community organizations, and trusted loved ones. Reaching out is a sign of strength — not weakness. 🤍

No mother is meant to navigate postpartum mental health struggles alone. Check in on the mothers in your life. Offer support without judgment. Normalize asking for help. Conversations save lives. 🩷

Spaces filled with too many toys can be overstimulating for babies, toddlers, and young children, making it harder for t...
05/06/2026

Spaces filled with too many toys can be overstimulating for babies, toddlers, and young children, making it harder for them to focus, learn, and play creatively. Research shows that offering fewer toys at a time supports longer, more meaningful play, improved concentration, and stronger creativity. Too many choices can lead to “choice fatigue,” resulting in shorter attention spans and more scattered play.

Think of it like a cluttered pantry or workspace—when there’s too much around, it’s hard to focus. The same applies to children. A simpler environment gives them the space to engage more deeply and use their imagination with what’s in front of them.

Keeping toys minimal and organized doesn’t just support better play—it also helps create a calmer, less overwhelming environment overall. This can lead to improved routines, reduced overstimulation, and more regulated behavior.

Fewer toys also encourage children to build frustration tolerance and problem-solving skills. When they spend more time with one or two toys, they learn to explore, adapt, and play more independently—helping their creativity and imagination truly grow. 💭

Tip: Try rotating toys weekly or every other week. Keeping a smaller selection available—and switching them out regularly—maintains interest, supports both independent and social play, and keeps things feeling fresh. Focus on open-ended toys like blocks, art supplies, or dolls to encourage creativity. 🧸🪁

Did you know you can start introducing a straw around 6 months old — right when your baby begins exploring solids? It’s ...
05/04/2026

Did you know you can start introducing a straw around 6 months old — right when your baby begins exploring solids? It’s a great time to help them learn new oral motor skills that support speech and feeding development!

There’s a few reasons why you want to introduce a straw early! Learning to use a straw can help develop the muscles needed for speech and swallowing. It’s also a great weaning tool to help your child move away from bottles since long term use of bottles can cause tooth decay.

Here’s a quick guide by age:

🍼 Around 6 months: Offer a straw cup with a small amount of water during meals. It’s mostly for practice, not hydration yet.

🥄 6–9 months: Many babies can start getting the hang of using a straw with some guidance (sometimes using a “trainer” straw cup helps).

💧 9–12 months: Most babies can independently drink from a straw with practice and consistency.

Using a soft and short straw or training cup can help make learning easier. You can even model the behavior! 🥤 Always practice during calm, seated mealtimes and always supervise!

This simple skill supports oral strength, coordination, and independence — all key parts of feeding development! 👶🏻

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. 🤍🫶🤰🏽If you’ve ever experienced preeclampsia… you know how quickly everything can ch...
05/03/2026

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. 🤍🫶🤰🏽

If you’ve ever experienced preeclampsia… you know how quickly everything can change. One minute you’re pregnant, making plans and dreaming about your baby. The next, you’re navigating unexpected updates and learning to take things one step at a time for you and your baby.

Preeclampsia isn’t just “a little high blood pressure.” It’s serious, it’s unpredictable
and it can affect both mom and baby in ways people don’t talk about enough. I encourage all women to know the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia:

➡️ Severe headache
➡️ Swelling in the hands and face
➡️ Vision issues like blurry vision, light sensitivity or seeing spots
➡️ Nausea and vomiting
➡️ Stomach or abdomen pain
➡️ Sudden weight gain
➡️ Shortness of breath
➡️ Reduced urine output

Please remember, Preeclampsia can occur in any pregnancy and Postpartum Preeclampsia is a condition that can also occur up to 6 weeks (or later) postpartum. Most cases occur within 48 hours, but delayed onset is common. Please seek immediate medical care for symptoms. ***

In the month of May and always we’re sending love to every mom who is still healing. Preeclampsia can leave lasting emotional & physical scars — even long after delivery. If this is part of your story: your experience matters, your trauma is real, and your healing deserves to be seen and supported. 🫶 You are never alone! 💛

💌 Share this post to help remind another mom: she’s not alone either!

Labor is a marathon, not a sprint — and fueling your body matters 🤍During labor, think simple, light, and easy-to-digest...
04/29/2026

Labor is a marathon, not a sprint — and fueling your body matters 🤍

During labor, think simple, light, and easy-to-digest foods that give you steady energy without weighing you down. Things like bananas, applesauce, toast, crackers, smoothies, yogurt, and even popsicles can go a long way when your body is working hard. 🍌🍯🍞🥤

Quick sugar boosts like honey, dates, or dried fruit can be especially helpful when you need a little extra انرژی mid-labor, and don’t forget hydration — water, coconut water, electrolyte drinks, and broth are key.

Every labor is different. Some people feel hungry in early labor and not at all later on — both are completely normal. Even small sips and bites can make a big difference 🤍

Save this for your birth prep + share with a mother-to-be ✨

There is no rule that says you have to be available to everyone the moment your baby arrives. 🤍The postpartum period is ...
04/27/2026

There is no rule that says you have to be available to everyone the moment your baby arrives. 🤍

The postpartum period is tender, emotional, and deeply personal—and protecting your space is not only okay, it’s necessary.

Setting boundaries with friends and family might feel uncomfortable, but this is your time to heal, bond, and adjust.

It’s okay to say:
“We’re not ready for visitors just yet.”
“We’ll reach out when we feel up for company.”
“We’re taking this time to rest and settle in.”

You are not responsible for managing other people’s expectations—only your own well-being and your baby’s.

Rest matters. Privacy matters. Your comfort matters.

The people who love you will understand that this season is about slowing down, tuning in, and creating a safe, calm space for your new family.

Take your time. Honor your needs. Say no when you need to. ✨

You don’t get this chapter back—protect it. 🤍

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Infertility Awareness Week is a reminder that so many journeys to parenthood are not simple, linear, or easy to talk abo...
04/21/2026

Infertility Awareness Week is a reminder that so many journeys to parenthood are not simple, linear, or easy to talk about. 🤍

In the United States, about 1 in 8 couples experience infertility, and globally, an estimated 1 in 6 people will face challenges conceiving at some point in their reproductive years. Behind each of those numbers is a deeply personal story—filled with hope, grief, resilience, waiting, and courage that often goes unseen.

This week and always, we hold space for those in the thick of it. For the appointments, the injections, the two-week waits, the quiet disappointments, and the moments of wondering if it will ever happen. Your experience is real, and it deserves compassion, not silence.

To anyone navigating infertility right now: you are not alone in this, even when it feels isolating. There is community, there is support, and there is still so much possibility ahead of you.

Holding hope for you today, tomorrow and always. 🌈🤍

Crib safety is one of those things that feels fine… until it suddenly isn’t. 💤👶🏽Every year in the U.S., 9,500+ babies an...
04/21/2026

Crib safety is one of those things that feels fine… until it suddenly isn’t. 💤👶🏽

Every year in the U.S., 9,500+ babies and toddlers are treated in the ER for crib-related injuries — and the majority are from falls.

These injuries often happen right when babies hit new milestones like rolling, sitting, pulling to stand — sometimes before parents realize it’s time to adjust the crib.

Babies can go from: “not even close” to “pulling to stand” in the matter of days! So, if you’re thinking “they’re not there just yet” — this is your reminder to stay one step ahead. Lower early, think ahead and prevent the fall.

Here’s your quick guide on when to lower the crib:

• Highest → Middle: when baby starts rolling or pushing up on hands/knees (around 3–5 months)
• Middle → Lowest: when baby can sit independently or starts pulling to stand (around 5–8+ months)
• Keep it lowest: once they’re standing or even thinking about climbing

If you ever walk in and think, “wait… they could get out,” it’s already time to lower it. 😅

Save this for later + share with a new parent who might need the reminder 🤍

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