Doula Musings
What Is the Difference Between a Night Nanny and a Doula?
When you’re preparing to welcome a new baby, you’ll quickly find there are many types of support professionals available—night nannies, postpartum doulas, newborn care specialists, and more. Two of the most common roles parents ask about are night nannies and doulas. While both provide valuable help during the postpartum period, their roles are quite different.…
Why I Built Michigan Family Nannies
When I started my journey with Michigan Family Doulas, my passion was simple: to bring genuine, loving support to families right here in our own Southeast Michigan community. Every day, I am so grateful for the trust you have placed in us. To care for you during the most vulnerable and beautiful moments of your…
Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month: 10 Tips for a Strong Start
In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, one of our amazing Michigan Family Doulas, Nyasia, is taking over the blog today to share with you her top 10 tips for Breastfeeding! She isn’t just a doula though, she is a IBCLC and Certified Lactation Counselor Specialist. So sit back and soak up all the tips MFD’s…
Why Our ROTA Placements Are Uniquely Qualified for Your Family
Hello, Michigan families! Jodi Graves here from the Michigan Family Doulas and Michigan Family Nannies team. As a part of this organization, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing our growth firsthand, and I’m incredibly proud of the comprehensive support we offer to families across our state (and across the Midwest)! Our mission has always been…
Beyond “Eating for Two”: Understanding Breastfeeding Nutrition
Welcome to August, which marks National Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Here at Michigan Family Doulas, we’re passionate about supporting families through every stage of their feeding journey. We understand that nourishing yourself while breastfeeding is so important – not only for your baby’s growth and development but also for your own energy, recovery, and overall well-being.…
Day 3 With My Newborn: The Milk-Stained Chronicles
Well, here we are. Day 3 With My Newborn. I’d like to say I’m thriving, but honestly, I just found a pacifier in my coffee mug and I’m not entirely sure I didn’t sip around it. Also, please don’t judge me but I am not bothering with decaf coffee. I asked my husband for an…
Day 2 With My Baby: Newborn Poop and All
I thought our first night with our newborn would be a lot harder than it was
Day 1 With My Newborn Baby
Blog 1: A Day-by-Day Look at the First Month with Your Newborn We just pulled out of the parking lot with this tiny, perfect little angel. Is the car seat secured properly? I’m not really sure…thank goodness I decided to sit in the backseat next to her so I can watch her closely. She’s so…
Celebrating Our Amazing Parents on Compliment Day
Did you know March 1st is World Compliment Day? We at Michigan Family Doulas want to take a moment to celebrate you and the incredible journey you are on. Parenthood is a beautiful, challenging, and transformative experience, and we are in awe of your strength, dedication, and love. You Are Amazing Every day, you show…
How to Use Pumped Milk for Better Baby Sleep: The Importance of Tryptophan
We all know about tryptophan—it’s the chemical in turkey that makes us sleepy after we gorge ourselves on Thanksgiving. But did you know that tryptophan is also an essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in our sleep patterns? Let’s dive deeper into what tryptophan is and how it benefits both adults and infants.…