postpartum doula

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POSTPARTUM: The Trimester That Knocks You On Your Ass ~ Guest Post

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But in all seriousness, what I could really use was a shower.

The kind with warm water and soap.

In the weeks following the birth of my child.

By myself.

For longer than 90 frantic seconds while an infant in a bassinet on the floor next to the toilet wails and makes me cry and leak all at the same time until I step out of said shower dripping wet to pick the infant up and put her to my breast before sitting on the lid of the toilet, still crying, with my still-slippery-soapy body getting suds all over the place.

Notes from a Client; Nourishing the New Mother

What is one thing you took away from having a postpartum doula work with your family? 

In the crazy fog of the first three months of motherhood she kept my house in order and made the best darn turmeric lattes I’ve ever had! But above all that, she kept my spirits up even on my foggiest days. 

Postpartum Nutrition + Care

Proper nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum is important but sometimes hard to achieve. As a postpartum doula when I go visit a client, part of my job is to make a smoothie, snack, tea or light nutritious meal for the new sleep-deprived, emotional, sore, excited mother. I love being able to help fuel mom with nourishing food, plenty of water and foods to help fuel and heal her body.  There's nothing like extra love and care during those first few weeks and I love being a part of it!