Bay City Doulas

12/09/2025

Breastfeeding takes so much from your body. Staying hydrated helps keep your energy, milk supply, and recovery on track 💧

Read our latest blog to learn simple hydration tips for postpartum life.

Learn about the importance of hydration while breastfeeding and how staying hydrated supports milk supply, energy, and postpartum recovery.

12/08/2025

Grandparents visiting this holiday season?

Bay City Doulas can help you set boundaries, prioritize rest, navigate newborn care, and keep celebrations joyful 🤎

12/06/2025

Early parenthood can feel like a balancing act ⚖️

Bay City Doulas are here to help you navigate all of the unknowns that come with this time. Our team supports bay area families through infant feeding, newborn care, postpartum recovery and everything in between!

12/04/2025

The holidays can feel extra overwhelming when you’re postpartum 🤎

You’re healing, caring for a newborn, and trying to keep up with all the expectations of this time of year.It’s okay to slow down, set boundaries, simplify plans, and rest whenever you can.

You and your baby's well-being matters more than the celebrations.

12/01/2025

This review speaks volumes about the benefits of postpartum support, and we could not be prouder to help make this a reality for new families 🤎

11/27/2025

To our Bay Area families and our incredible Bay City Doulas team, Happy Thanksgiving 🤎

Thank you to the parents who welcome us into their lives and to our fantastic team of doulas who show up with compassion and without bias.

11/26/2025

It’s okay if you need to take your baby into a quiet, dim room to feed or just breathe for a moment. The holidays can feel loud and busy, and it’s normal to need space 🤎

You don’t need permission to step away. You’re doing what feels right for you and your baby, and that is what matters.

11/25/2025

Do you know what we’re asked about most in the early days of parenthood?

Baby care. And while hands-on support with a doula is the easiest way to learn, here are a few things new parents often find helpful:

✨ Figure out a rhythm that works for your family
✨ Learn what safe sleep looks like
✨ Use calming techniques like the Five S’s
✨ Build connection through touch and presence

If you’d like personalized support, connect with Bay City Doulas to create your postpartum plan 🤎

11/24/2025

When you think of playdates, you might picture toddlers running around a park or preschoolers sharing toys (and sometimes tears). But did you know that even infants can benefit from playdates?

While babies may not “play” in the traditional sense, early social interactions can have a surprising impact on their emotional and cognitive growth. Continue reading by checking out our latest blog post!

Discover the benefits of playdates for infants, from boosting social skills to supporting development. Learn how to plan safe, age-appropriate playdates.