Amy Baker, Doula

01/25/2026

Our mental health journeys begin before we ever leave the womb and are bound up in the mental health of those who raise us.

Learn more about infant and early childhood mental health and why emotionally nourishing relationships during the first three years lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being: https://bit.ly/4bWLdyP

01/21/2026

From time to time I’m introduced to another brand that’s too excellent not to share! dogmeets_baby is one of those. Most of my families that I have the pleasure of working with also have fur babies, which is why I find what the folks over at Dog Meets Baby do, so vitally important!

They recently sent me their ‘Dog Meets Family Prep List’ which is great for any family that’s ready to welcome a new dog to their home.

You can download a copy of it here: https://d6ozzw.fh63.fdske.com/e/c/01kf434axq7gx3s209bb62da1z/01kf434axq7gx3s209bge6fh94

Enjoy!

01/21/2026

circleofsecurity is a wonderful parenting/caregiving website to subscribe to that I fully embrace.

Their content is approachable, positive, and deeply-rooted in medial science.

This particular blog highlights the innate need of children to be seen- and not just looked at while showing you something… but really witnessed.

Hope you enjoy!

Delighting in who your child is, not what they do, builds lasting self-worth.

01/19/2026

Calling all breastfeeding mamas! bostondoulacircle is offering a wonderful workshop on February 3rd from 6:30-8 PM entitled, ‘A mind/body Approach To Nursing.’

This particular method has helped so many families reduce the anxiety around breastfeeding as well as alleviate pain with latching.

Don’t miss this wonderful event! For more information and to secure your spot, register below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breastfeeding-lactation-classes-by-donation-tickets-223734484867?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

01/19/2026

As we honor his legacy, may we feel compelled to continue Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s mission of a world rooted in dignity, equity, and respect for all.

01/16/2026

Looking for ways to donate responsibly, to organizations that directly support low-income families?

Insert Room to Grow: an organization that provides parents and caregivers with baby and toddler essentials, offers strategies and support for healthy development, and connects them to meaningful community resources.

Want to learn more? Visit:

Always wanted an easier way to donate to Room to Grow? You can now donate brand new or gently-used items to families in Boston and New York in three easy steps.

01/15/2026

This is a great (and incredibly informative) article about making sense of the what, when, and how as it relates to flu medications. 💊

Keep this list handy, this year is already showing it may be a doozy!

Cutting through the noise

01/13/2026

Yet another truly fascinating article about babies in utero; studies suggest language acquisition starts well before birth, and therefore the languages heard while in the womb are already being recognized and even processed.

Fun fact: Bilingualism has been one of my longtime interests. In fact, before becoming a Doula, I founded La Piccola Scuola Italiana, fulfilling my long-standing interest in bilingual families and bilingual education.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/babies-brains-recognize-foreign-languages-they-heard-before-birth/

If you want more of the latest news, research, and interesting reads in language and linguistics, check out my free weekly digest!

Teaching you about the science and diversity of language 🗣️. Click to read Linguistic Discovery, by Daniel W. Hieber, Ph.D., a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

01/09/2026

Sesame Workshop guide on family bonding shares fun, free resources to help families connect through play, stories, songs, and everyday activities.

Designed for all kinds of families, it offers videos, printables, and storybooks that make quality time meaningful and enjoyable for young children and their caregivers.

Plus, who doesn’t love Sesame Street?!? 👏

Find resources to create more moments for family bonding and connection. Explore our free, bilingual stories, games, and more to help make family time quality time.

01/07/2026

Emergency rooms and Doctor’s offices in most major cities are currently experiencing a dramatic influx of reported cases of flu-related illnesses— and particularly among young children who are at higher risk.

Watch out for symptoms such as lack of urination, fever that lasts several days and doesn’t reduce with medication, lethargy, and difficulty breathing. Call your healthcare professional or head to the nearest emergency room if your child is experiencing any of these possible flu-related symptoms.

I’ve also attached the ameracadpeds vaccine recommendation schedule for your reference.

Stay healthy out there and know when to seek treatment for you or a loved one!

01/03/2026

Have you ever heard of the ‘sundown scaries’? It’s a term used to describe the onslaught of anxiety that can occur when nighttime hits.

Not only is this a very common experience for new and seasoned parents alike, it’s also unfortunately not widely discussed as I wish it were.

That said, while there is an abundance of reasons why you might want to consider adding a night doula, this is certainly one of them!

01/02/2026

Boston Doula Circle consistently puts on top-notch workshops and classes. Highly recommend.

Your amniotic sac ("bag of waters") is there to protect your baby from infection. It also provides an important cushion that allows your baby's head to pass through your bony pelvis. Without that cushioning, countless babies "get stuck" and require a cesarean to be born. It's nature's amazing design and interfering with it causes more problems than it solves.

Attend our series of LIVE, virtual childbirth classes, “Learning From the Wisdom of Doulas,” to empower yourself for birth!

Our expert-led workshops are offered BY DONATION as a community service to expectant parents and Maternal Child Health professionals, and are open to viewers in any location!

See link in bio to register or visit:
https://childbirthclasses-learningfromdoulas.eventbrite.com