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Looking for a gift for someone in the hospital? Here are some suggestions! You can't light candles in most hospitals. So don't buy candles. No matter how many DOZENS you'll see in the gift shop. (Get a battery-operated candle if you want a candle.) Cozy sweaters, warm socks, or other layers are a great idea.… Continue reading How to shop at a hospital gift shop over the holidays
I'll occasionally hear folks talk about how they want to hire the most experienced doula - the one who has been doing doula work for the most years or supported at births. Sometimes, making a hiring decision based on this metric is actually not a good idea, for a few reasons. One reason is specialty:… Continue reading How to hire an “experienced” doula (and why maybe you shouldn’t)
It is not surprising when someone becomes depressed after giving birth - or even before. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) affect the majority of new parents, and they can happen even if someone's pregnancy and birth experience was wonderful. Some PMADs are subtle and can be difficult to identify. New parents often wonder, Is… Continue reading A weekly practice that could make a world of difference to your mental health
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I'm excited to say that I've launched a new course, "Caring for Clients through Loss: A doula's short guide to bereavement support." This course is made for doulas who need bereavement support information and strategies fast and now. You can learn more about the course at this link. If you have a friend who is… Continue reading New training: Caring for Clients through Loss
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One of my favorite resources here in Indiana (and beyond!) is the Milk Bank. The Milk Bank is an Indianapolis-based non-profit that works to make human milk available for more babies. Given the incredible benefits of human milk, especially for babies who face a lot of medical challenges, this work is vital, especially in Indiana… Continue reading A human milk resource for Michiana and beyond: The Milk Bank
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