Posts by Jodi Graves

Formula feeding is a great option for parents who are unable to breastfeed their infants. It allows for flexibility and ease of use, and can provide all the necessary nutrients for a baby to grow and develop. However, it’s important to follow some guidelines to ensure that your baby is getting the proper amount of…

Swaddling is a technique that involves wrapping a baby in a blanket or cloth to mimic the feeling of being in the womb. It can help to soothe a fussy baby and promote better sleep. However, it’s important to follow safe swaddling practices to ensure the baby is comfortable and not at risk of suffocation…

I thought maybe it was time to just tell those who don’t know much about what we do, what a doula ACUTALLY is. We told you the benefits, but what is a doula’s purpose? So here it goes…. A labor doula is a trained professional who provides emotional and physical support to a laboring person…

Ya’ll are going to think this is redundant and you can find these statistics EVERYWHERE…however, I think it’s important that we talk about this now. It’s always important to talk about support during birth and early parenting!  According to a study by Bailey, et. al in ‘U.S. Fertility Rates in Response to the Pandemic’ There…

With guest Kelly Rutan https://michiganfamilydoulas.com Show notes: https://otter.ai/u/yTjQCnHVGzveo2fLgSeNBwX_KHU Postpartum Support International https://postpartum.net

On today’s episode with Jill McLean we discussed premature babies and NICU stays for families. Episode details Michigan Family Doulas Listen to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tea-with-jodi/id1653036361?i=1000585416602 Jill Mclean is a birth & postpartum doula and a doula trainer with ProDoula. She resides in Oregon with her family and is a busy doula & educator changing…