Postpartum Nutrition
Postpartum nutrition is an essential part of the postpartum period. It is important for those having just given birth, to take full advantage of the nutrients available to them to help them recover from childbirth and to maintain their health. You all know how passionate we are about proper nutrition, but I wanted to speak…
Setting Boundaries After You Bring Baby Home
Having a baby can be an exciting and overwhelming experience, and one of the challenges that comes with it is figuring out how to set boundaries and welcome visitors. Especially during the days of Covid19 and a virulent RSV illness season. Here are some tips to help you manage your new parenting life while still…
Formula Feeding Your Infant
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 Your Baby
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…
What Is A Doula?
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…
Sex After Baby
How long is it recommended to avoid penetration and why? Hey, do we have your attention now? We know this is on some of your minds….so let’s talk sex! According to ACOG (American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists) there is no ‘set’ time after you deliver your baby that it’s considered safe to have sex.…
Benefits of Birth Doula Care
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…
Tea with Jodi Episode S1 E4
With guest Kelly Rutan https://michiganfamilydoulas.com Show notes: https://otter.ai/u/yTjQCnHVGzveo2fLgSeNBwX_KHU Postpartum Support International https://postpartum.net
Tea With Jodi Episode S1 E3
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…