Birth & Postpartum
What is the difference between a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Doula?
Are lots of people telling you to hire a doula? They might have the right idea. Doulas have a strong track record of helping parents have better birth and postpartum experiences. But when you start to dig into the question ‘what is a doula?‘, you quickly find that there’s not one simple answer. There are…
Read MoreBringing Your Newborn Home from Hospital: Tips from a Postpartum Doula
Are you worried about bringing your newborn home from the hospital? We get it! You may have spent your entire pregnancy dreaming of the moment when you get to put your little baby in the beautiful nursery you crafted for them, but as the date draws closer a fear can creep in. The reality of…
Read MoreHow’s Your Pelvis? Pregnancy & Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy
How’s Your Pelvis? Maya Lespinasse, PT, DPT is dying to know. Dr. Lespinasse is a Pelvic Floor Therapist and the founder of How’s Your Pelvis?, based in Foxboro, MA who services the greater Boston and Rhode Island areas. You might be wondering what a Pelvic Floor Therapist does and why you need one during your…
Read MoreBaby After VBAC: How a Newborn Night Nanny Can Help You With Your Infant
Welcoming a baby after a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) is a powerful experience, one that often brings both joy and relief, along with the physical demands of recovery and the round-the-clock needs of a newborn. While every birth is unique, recovering from a VBAC can come with its own blend of physical and emotional…
Read MorePregnancy Bucket List: 10 Special Ways to Commemorate Your Pregnancy
Pregnancy plays tricks on time, stretching some moments into what feels like an eternity while others zip by in a blur. As you journey through pregnancy, it’s a wonderful idea to create a pregnancy bucket list that captures the essence of this special, fleeting season. From personal growth to memorable experiences, here are some fun…
Read MoreWhat to Expect Your First Night Home with Your Newborn
The day is finally here! It’s time to bring your brand new baby home from the hospital! The first time you walk through the door with your newborn will come with a flood of emotions. After days in the hospital with around the clock nursing care, you may feel both relieved to be home and…
Read MoreFinding A Baby Friendly Hospital in Rhode Island
In 1991, WHO and UNICEF launched a world-wide initiative to create programs within hospitals, enabling them to be “ baby friendly.” It may seem counterintuitive that any hospital with a labor and delivery ward would be anything but baby friendly, but this program took the term to new levels. The program strives to promote a…
Read MoreDoula Interview Questions: What to Ask Before Hiring Birth or Postpartum Support
Choosing to hire a doula is one of the best investments you can make in your parenthood journey. Doulas help ease the transition to parenthood with specialized educational, emotional, and physical support. Doulas have a variety of training, experience, and philosophy that they bring to their practice. Every doula, like every family, is unique. So,…
Read MoreAfter Birth Plan Checklist: How to Prepare for Bringing Home Baby
Are you ready to bring home your baby? There’s so much to do, buy, and prepare to feel ready for your baby’s arrival. It can feel overwhelming, no matter how excited your are! To ensure a smooth homecoming, it’s essential to have a well-thought-out postpartum plan in place. You’ve got your birth plan checklist –…
Read MoreBest Online Newborn Care Classes
Becoming a new parent is one of life’s most exciting and overwhelming experiences. Whether you’re welcoming a baby through pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption, those first few months can feel like a whirlwind of immense joy – and stressful uncertainty. That’s where Baby Care Classes comes in – providing expert guidance tailored to any family’s needs.…
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