Demystifying and Normalizing the Postpartum Experience
We are not medical experts. We are not the go to source for information on parenting or birth. We are two well-informed mothers and professionals. As a doula, Taylor is trained to provide postpartum doula support and stays up to date on the birth world. As a mental health counselor Fiona is trained to support women to manage a variety of challenging situations including postpartum adjustment and mental health issues. We will share evidence-based information and suggest resources to help you dig a little deeper. We will share ideas with expecting mamas about how to prepare for the postpartum transition. We will encourage honestly about the challenging parts so that new moms aren’t blindsided. We want you to be empowered to make conscientious decisions about your and your family’s well-being.
“Why?” – the One Question You Can Never Answer, But You Always Ask.
Why is she crying Why am I crying? Why did my birth go that way? Why doesn’t my partner understand what I’m saying? Why is the baby’s poop green? Why did the baby sleep through the night last night?
read moreAmanda’s Postpartum Story: Overcoming Multiple Challenges
After a repeat C-Section in March 2015, I was actually shocked at how quickly I recovered. I was up on my feet walking around by the time night time rolled around the same day. I didn’t need any pain killers at all during my 2 day stay which made me really happy since they always make me sick. After carrying around a baby for 9 months and having her weigh a whopping 11lbs at birth at 39 weeks, my body was just relieved to not be carrying around all that weight!
read moreCelebrate Your Small Postpartum Victories
Sometimes parenthood feels like a marathon with no finish line. There’s this somewhat elusive goal in front of you, but when you think you’ve almost reached it, another goal pops up and it’s even further away. And new motherhood, with the physical recovery and exhaustion, and heightened emotional intensity seems especially marathon-like. Many new moms talk about how it’s hard to feel accomplished or successful in those early days because the tasks seem small and insignificant, yet it’s all so very hard at the same time.
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