NightLight Doula

11/10/2024

Trust yourself and trust your baby.
Please reach out for help.
I’m available for in person and virtual support.

11/07/2024

We all know breastfeeding can be a challenge.
If it’s hard for you, please get support. ❤️

11/05/2023

Hold the mother, not the baby.⁣⁣
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Because the baby’s being taken care of—⁣⁣
fed, snuggled, and given all the love in the world—⁣⁣
by not only the mother,⁣⁣
but her partner, grandparents, siblings, cousins, and friends.⁣⁣
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But the mother,⁣⁣
may have gaps in her mind from lack of sleep,⁣⁣
may be mechanical in her motions as she’s healing,⁣⁣
may feel more like a mess than a mother,⁣⁣
may be sitting in bed, crying, feeling overwhelmed in her body and life,⁣⁣
may be full of mom guilt because in her mind, "she's not good enough,"⁣⁣
and she’s bleeding, wincing in pain, swollen and emotional.⁣⁣
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And the mother’s that baby's whole world and needs to be seen, so she doesn't disappear into that postpartum fog.⁣⁣
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So, hold the mother, not the baby.⁣⁣
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A mother agrees that her baby matters more.⁣⁣
But she’s hurting, while she’s the person behind the baby,⁣⁣
in the background, making it all happen:⁣⁣
feeding her baby at all hours,⁣⁣
snuggling her baby close to comfort newborn cries,⁣⁣
and being that baby’s everything.⁣⁣
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So, it’s the mother who needs your love.⁣⁣
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And a mother will remember who held her up.⁣⁣
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So instead of “I’m coming to see the baby,”⁣⁣
try saying, “I’m coming to see you 𝘢𝘯𝘥 meet the baby, too.”⁣⁣
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Because the mother needs to be held more.⁣⁣
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07/30/2023

Helpful info!

07/29/2023

I’m a Certified Lactation Counselor, participating in continuing education daily.
Contact me for breastfeeding an/or bottle feeding support.

07/28/2023

When pumping, get the best yield with the correct fl**ge size. Contact me for a fl**ge fitting.

07/27/2023

Twins!

10/12/2022

Guidelines for preparing infant formula safely.

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Programs

09/11/2022

Queen Elizabeth was a trailblazer in many ways.

09/10/2022

Kindred is amazing and can help with pregnancy postpartum concerns.
Thanks Korban and Rebeccah!

I'm so proud of this mighty little engine of community care. I'm refocused and re-energized and stoked to have another great acupunk to help me grow Kindred. Thank you for the trust you put in me. It's precious and it fuels the healing that happens in these chairs.

03/27/2022