Helping Hands Certified Lactation Counselor and Postpartum Doula

10/01/2019

October is an important month. It's pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. This is something very near and dear to my heart. Sometimes postpartum doula work involves helping families cope with loss. The unfortunate reality is not all people get to come home with babies. I will always advocate to break the stigma and silence of pregnancy loss.

06/12/2019

Let's try a fun post! Which 2 would you choose?

05/15/2019

Part of postpartum doula work is knowing the signs of postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis and knowing when to refer out to a mental health professional. Mental health is SO important. You need a healthy mind to function. I will always be a strong advocate of seeking mental health. I strongly feel that everyone needs a good therapist in their life. In my ideal world, having a therapist would be as normal as having a primary care physician. Talk about your struggles, own them, don't hide them. You never know when your words will find someone who really needed to hear them!

05/12/2019

Being a parent is hard, it's normal and natural to struggle. Make sure to celebrate all the Moms in your life today!

03/11/2019

Some great info from the La Leche League on safe cosleeping! Click the link for a great informative article and a cute little song to help you remember the safe sleep 7!!

https://www.llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/

03/06/2019

Children are way more capable than we give them credit for! This is a great age appropriate chart to use to help get your kids involved before a new baby arrives. It will help ease your burden when the new family member arrives!!

03/03/2019

This is an amazing and powerful quote that really reflects the work of a postpartum doula!

Thank you Angelique for sharing this with me

02/25/2019

Beautiful and interesting piece of history!

Thank you Heather for showing me this

Mary Coley was among the last generation of granny midwives providing care to pregnant women across the rural South. These women were indispensable at a time when…

02/20/2019

Postpartum depression and anxiety are very real. Don't suffer in silence, learn more about the signs and talk with your Dr or a therapist!

Learn more about postpartum depression, find out who it affects, and read tips on how to have an honest conversation with your doctor.

02/20/2019

This little guy is getting so big. From a tiny little guy curled up on my shoulder in May, to sitting independently in February!! Time absolutely flies, so make sure you book your postpartum doula to help yourself make the most of the precious newborn stage!

02/19/2019

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