Fort Wayne Doulas and Lactation

05/19/2026

We belong together. We've been meeting and working together regularly already, so we may as well make it a public-facing change. Postpartum doulas + baby feeding assistance just go together!

05/13/2026

Postpartum doulas support families in the weeks after birth as they recover, adjust, and settle into life with a new baby.💪🏽

What happens in this time can ripple outward shaping how supported a family feels day to day, how they communicate with each other, and how confident they feel reaching out for help from friends, family, and services around them.

One way we at Fort Wayne Doulas & Lactation nurture families as postpartum doulas is to take the time to really listen and understand each client. We do this because no family is exactly alike. The priorities for one family may not be as important to the next. We want to show up in the ways that matter most to you.

These early experiences of care can help families feel more supported and less alone, which has a direct impact on the strength of the communities they’re part of.

This , this is how , one family at a time.🌍

05/01/2026

Doulas improve maternal mental health. We aren't just a babysitter (but we will definitely hold your baby) or someone to rub your shoulders (we'll absolutely do this, too). We are perinatal professionals whose presence alone leads to prevention. Our focus is on YOU and YOUR needs. We bring unbiased, evidenced-based care to your doorstep. Plain and simply, we care for you.

05/01/2026

Doulas nurture the world, one family at a time.✨

Through steady presence, thoughtful care, and deep listening, doulas support families in moments that can feel uncertain or overwhelming. What may seem like small acts of support can have a lasting impact, shaping how people experience birth, recovery, and the early days of parenting.

Like a seed that grows into something much larger, this care doesn’t stop with one moment or one family. It ripples outward - into children who feel safe and supported as they grow up, into the ways those children go on to care for others as adults, and into people who witness this support and feel inspired to offer it in their own communities.🌱

Join us this month as we celebrate how doulas nurture families and, in turn, the world around them.💜

04/20/2026

Whether it's due to known or unknown causes, infertility hurts. For those of you experiencing this hurt, for those of you walking through the world of fertility treatments, for those who have endured pregnancy loss on this journey, for those of you grieving, and for those of you with more questions than answers, we see you. We are you. We care for you. If you're in need of support and you're not sure where to turn, please reach out to us. 🧡

04/15/2026

1. Physical health is not the only marker of well-being. It's the bare minimum. A holistic approach ensuring your mental and emotional health are considered is CRUCIAL.

2. There is not a magic switch that is flipped at 6 weeks postpartum that means you suddenly are ready to return to all pre-birth activities. Your medical provider may determine your body is healthy enough for exercise or s*x, but that doesn't mean you're ready. Perhaps you are, but postpartum isn't the same for everyone and it isn't always linear. Listen to your body and have open discussions with your partner about what you're feeling.

3. Why should you bounce back? You're traveled through a huge life change. You'll never be the same, and that's AMAZING.

4. While exclusive breastfeeding eliminates the cost of formula, it doesn't eliminate the cost of the labor involved. Additionally, most breastfeeding parents still purchase pumps, bags, bottles, & more.

5. They mean well, but putting the responsibility on the postpartum person to reach out generally ensures it'll never happen, even if they really could use help. Instead, bring over a meal (door dropoffs are great!). "I'm on a coffee run, what's your order?" Run or empty the dishwasher if you visit. Ask when you can have their older kids for a play date.

6. Doulas help partners and other caregivers, too! Whether it's a first baby or the fifth, the dynamic is all new and different for everyone. Your doula can help you through the new normals.

7. Yes, in theory, but if the baby only sleeps in 20 minutes chunks and you also haven't showered, eaten, or done laundry in over a week, those sleep times become elusive and hearing this can be maddening. A postpartum doula can help!

8. Have discussions with your coworker before birth so they're aware of your intentions and so they can make the necessary arrangements. If it's an issue once you return to work after birth, it's ok to be assertive. The law is behind you.

9. Everyone loves a tiny baby, but visitors need hosted unless their mindset is one of service and care. Feel free to set boundaries on postpartum visitations if it'll be more of a hindrance than a help.

04/02/2026

Day (night?) in the life of an overnight postpartum doula 👩🏻‍🍼🌛

03/16/2026

What tips or tricks did you learn along the way? Share your hacks!

02/18/2026

If we're being honest, doing less is usually best.

02/10/2026

02/04/2026