Inland Northwest Doulas and Newborn Care

05/19/2022

President Biden signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 on Monday, outlawing the manufacture and sale of crib bumpers and certain inclined infant sleepers.

05/11/2022

https://www.eatright.org/homefoodsafety/safety-tips/food/infant-formula-safety-resources?_zs=OunSc&_zl=iLD63

Find a wide range of resources and information about infant formula safety.

02/08/2022

Lauri Wright, PhD, the chair of the department of nutrition and dietetics at the University of North Florida, says the diet for a pregnant woman varies slightly for the diet of nonpregnant women.

“The diet is higher in calories [on average 300 calories more/day], protein, folic acid, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin D. The increase in calorie and nutrient needs translate into an additional serving of meat, dairy, and assuring at least 5 servings of fruits/vegetables,”
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/eating-healthy-while-pregnant-can-reduce-risk-of-low-birth-weight -importance-of-diet

A high quality diet during pregnancy reduces the chance of fetal growth restrictions and high blood pressure.

12/20/2021

07/04/2021

As an 80s kid - Definitely a little of each with emphasis on TV dinners for me.

07/02/2021

What’s good in your world?

06/08/2021

05/25/2021

Avocado on toast (or on a bagel as pictured here) with micro greens and a peach. Easy to eat one handed in case you have a babe in arms.

Did you know that cooking for my clients is one of my favorite things? INW doulas has a meal prep service in the works to help everyone in the family well nourished.

05/10/2021

When we are having these experiences where we’re highly traumatized and people say things like, ‘Oh, well, you know, at least your baby’s healthy,’ [these are actually] huge events. Trauma shows up in our tissues. When you look at scans of brains where trauma lights up, it looks like stroke activity. So it’s not just about the idea of having a fairytale experience.”

https://www.oyetimes.com/lifestyle/daily-life/340393-doula-latham-thomas-is-creating-safe-spaces-during-the-black-maternal-mortality-crisis

05/10/2021

I have been putting my doula skills to work to help care for family these days. Baking up some egg cups so my mom has something easy to eat as she recovers and prepares for next round of treatment.

05/06/2021

PBS coming at ya with some good info on pregnancy and birth.

https://www.pbs.org/video/birth-g8zmxp/?fbclid=IwAR2d34nuE9Ad6Ce9Jd5gtzEdBUVyeaaWi-XbHk3fSkBEihDI6XZyHCqKdps

Learn the story of human reproduction from attraction to a baby’s first breath.

04/13/2021

03/31/2021

03/07/2021

While the choice for how to feed the baby is often made before the baby arrives. The real-time process of infant feeding begins at birth.

01/08/2021

Anyone feel like sharing pics of your sweet babies - new ones, older ones, fur babies.... let’s see ‘em 🤩

01/07/2021

One of my intentions for 2021 is to become more involved in my community. I am so grateful to be able to make this donation to the today!

01/04/2021

Spent the last few months building up my recipe collection for clients Lots of new options! New Meal Preparation services launching soon - Message me for more details.
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1) Tomato sauce⁠⠀
2) Frittata (tofu based)⁠⠀
3) Creamy tomato soup (w/ cashews)⁠⠀
4) BBQ tofu ⁠⠀
5) Shakshuka (w/ tofu "eggs")⁠⠀
6) Mac and Not Cheese⁠⠀
7) Pie! (this one is cherry)⁠⠀
😎 Bechamel (Non Dairy)⁠⠀
9) Potato Salad (w/ tofu mayo)⁠⠀
10) Risotto

01/03/2021

Do you have a self care routine?

Part of our work as postpartum doulas is caring for clients and helping clients care for themselves. I like to ask clients what are one or two things they want to hold on to after baby arrives - read, talk with friends, watch a show snuggled on the couch with their sweetie, exercise....and then help them find the time and space to do that.