Lovely Belly Doula

10/05/2019

09/06/2019

Hint: They don’t just get ‘dad bods.’

08/04/2019

Postpartum OCD and anxiety 🤚🏼

The sheer volume of terrifying thoughts can transform new-parent nerves into unmanageable anxiety.

07/17/2019

How to help a Mama (and her family) out! 💯

This. 💥

06/30/2019

New Mothers are constantly told that their milk supply isn’t up to par with what the baby needs, which sometimes leads to further implications down the road.

This post makes a good point, comparing the size of a newborn stomach to what 2oz of formula looks like.

This is so important to keep in mind. Your body is smart. Your body knows what to do. Trust your body.

" See that tiny pink bead on the lanyard? That is the size of a newborn's tiny tummy. When baby is born, the birthing parent produces colostrum for baby, which is the perfect super food for baby. Colostrum contains just the amount of food baby needs and passes antibodies. It's liquid gold! In this photo, I have a standard 2 ounce bottle of formula that is given to new babies. So, if baby's belly is only the size of a marble, what happens when baby is fed 2 ounces? Well, baby will usually spit up all the extra, which then can be spinned into baby having reflux. When really, baby is just being over fed. This leads to interventions like formula changes, antacid medications, etc. It's important that we give families all the available information so they can make the best decisions for their families."