Mother's Little Helper Postpartum Doula Services

So many mothers are choosing to pump either exclusively or to build up their stash to return to work, and expectations can be much different than reality. This article has a lot of good information if you feel like your output is not what you feel it should be.

I'm not pumping enough milk. What can I do? • KellyMom.com Milk supply normally varies somewhat throughout the day and over weeks and months. As long as baby is allowed to nurse on cue, your milk supply will accomodate baby's needs. However, when mom is pumping part-time or full-time, pumping output can become an issue due to a few factors.

I just saw this and had to share because it is so ON POINT!! Why wouldn’t you want gravity to help you in this situation? It’s good to know all your options before going into labor, and hospitals do have squat bars to help get into the squatting positions.

This Woman Went Viral For Showing Different Childbirth Positions, And I've Never Questioned Lying On Your Back "People thought it made sense when you see it, but because you've only seen it one way, you think it's the standard."

This can be an issue for many moms during the postpartum period. One remedy I found when looking into it for a previous client was using milk of magnesia as a deodorant...and she reported that it really worked! Her tip was to leave it out in a little dish and it actually turned more into a paste to put on. If you try it, let me know if it worked for you!

Here's The Deal With Postpartum Body Odor (& How To Get Rid Of It) Three experts explain the causes of postpartum body odor and what to do about it

Life with a newborn is exhausting and unpredictable; new parents can have difficulty setting boundaries with family and friends. Here are some helpful tips on what to do (and not do!) when visiting a family and their new baby those first weeks!

16 Things To Avoid When Visiting A Newborn Baby | BellyBelly Eagerly awaiting a visit with a newborn baby? Here are 16 things many new parents wish their guests knew, without wanting to offend them.

Something new parents should be aware of with their new babies...a hair tourniquet is more common than you might think.

Hair Tourniquet in Babies: Causes, Home Remedies & Prevention Hair can be found anywhere in your surrounding like your mouth, food and clothes. But sometimes your baby might be in trouble because of hair wrapped around their toe, finger or genitals.Read more about this problem along with reasons, diagnosis and home remedies.

This is such a fantastic service! So much preparation goes in to preparing for baby and the actual birth, but most parents are woefully unprepared for the reality of the first three months home with your newborn. I hope that Check on Moms will help many moms that might be struggling.

Check On Mom: New Program Seeks To Prioritize Mental Health Of Moms In The Fourth Trimester And Beyond "Check On Mom" aims to provide support to moms as they face changes, including possible postpartum depression, in the 12 weeks following delivery and after.

This was announced last week, but very important in case you missed it. I know how many of my clients rely on these.

Boppy recalls millions of newborn loungers after products linked to infant deaths The recall comes just weeks after the Consumer Product Safety Commission warned caregivers about the risks of using the products for infant sleep due to rising cases of infant death.

I think my favorite line from this was your "kids don't need you to be perfect, they need realness". No matter what you might be feeling, you are just what your child needs!

Shattering the falsehood of the ‘perfect mother’ Women’s health gap: Detaching the myths from the realities is crucial for new parents

Great points on what NOT to do after having your baby! And as for #19 - just nod and say, "thank you, I'll definitely think about that!" as you put the unsolicited advice right out of your mind!

What Should You Not Do After Giving Birth? | BellyBelly Recovering from childbirth is both a physical and emotional event. So what should you not do after giving birth? Here's what you need to know.

As postpartum doulas, we really are there to nuture the entire family as they welcome their new baby into the fold. This father's piece on how postpartum doulas can help the new father (whether it is the first, second, or third baby) really lays out what we provide.

Oped: Postpartum doulas are important for fathers - Metro Philadelphia By Joel B. Austin Many women hire a postpartum doula to help them after their baby is born. A postpartum doula is an individual who provides physical, emotional, and inf...

In a world where Instagram and Facebook can make you feel like you are the only one not with a picture perfect postpartum period, know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Your experience is probably much more close to the norm than that carefully curated photo and caption. Here are 10 things to expect - and know that they are all normal.

10 Things That Are Normal When You Have A Newborn | BellyBelly Nothing makes you feel like you’re on shaky ground quite like having a brand new baby. Here are 10 things that are normal when you have a newborn.

Yes, yet another thing to endure postpartum - but don't worry, it's normal and temporary!

Postpartum Night Sweats Are A Thing, Here’s How To Deal With Them All sorts of strange things start happening to your body postpartum, not the least of which are the dreaded postpartum night sweats. Here's how to cope.