by Amanda | Mar 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
It is World Doula Week. This year, it looks quite different for me than in the past. Years prior, I’d be in your home providing you with in person support. I’d be there to care for your new baby while you take long showers and drink a hot coffee. I’d...
by Amanda | Jan 24, 2020 | Support, Third Trimester, Uncategorized
The end of pregnancy is not easy. You may be tired, sore, uncomfortable, with a rapidly changing body and hormones. No position is comfortable and sometimes even walking hurts. You’re peeing all night and there is no sleep position that is comfortable....
by Amanda | Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
I always say this, but I don’t think I can say it enough: support is unique to each family. So while all these suggestions come from Edmonton NICU mothers and NICU nurses, know that the mother you may be supporting might need something completely different....
by Amanda | Nov 26, 2019 | Edmonton Postpartum Doula, Uncategorized
I come to your home before your house awakes. In the silence of the morning, before the sun rises, your partner lets me in and then leaves for work. The house is calm and quiet, but not for long. Your baby wakes and I’m there to tend to her needs, so that your need...
by Amanda | Nov 21, 2019 | Doula, Motherhood, Postpartum, Uncategorized
Postpartum doulas are becoming more common as women are recognizing the importance for support, guidance and rest during this important life transition. Many families will often hesitate to seek support when their infant has reached 6 weeks old and some postpartum...
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