Postpartum Healing
Beyond the “Bounce Back”: A Postpartum Fitness & Health Guide for National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
On September 24th, we celebrate National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, a time to focus on the well-being and strength of women everywhere. The postpartum journey is a powerful, transformative experience, but the pressure to “bounce back” can make the conversation around health and fitness feel overwhelming. At Michigan Family Doulas, we believe that postpartum…
Day 6: Life With My Newborn (and My Sanity… Sort Of)
Sleep Update It’s day six of my life with a newborn and I’m 93% sure I’m now part raccoon. Not because of my appetite for trash (although last night’s dinner of cold mac & cheese eaten over the sink might qualify), but because of the dark circles under my eyes and my tendency to hiss…
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 5 With My Newborn: The Newborn Has Taken Over—Send Help (and Snacks)
It’s Day 5 with our newborn. Or as I now refer to it: Day 5 of the Siege. I remember a time, long ago (last week) when I thought I was a functioning adult, had a schedule, wore real pants. I made tea and drank it hot. Now? I’m unsure if it’s morning, evening, or…
The Postpartum Reality: Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Essential
We aren’t talking “spa day” this International Self-Care Day. Prioritizing our well-being isn’t a luxury, but a fundamental necessity for a healthy, balanced life as we reflect on this internationally recognized day. That is why self-care is important for everyone; it holds an exceptionally profound and often overlooked significance for birthing people in the postpartum…
Day 4 With My Newborn: Where Am I and What Is That Smell?
Day 4 With My Newborn and I have no idea what day of the week it is…
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…
Nurturing Your Well-being: Holistic & Nutritional Support for PMADs
We often hear about “postpartum depression,” but the truth is, a wide spectrum of experiences falls under the umbrella of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Holistic & nutritional support for PMADs comes in many forms just like PMADS comes in many forms. This includes not just depression, but also rage, OCD, mood disorder, and…
The Unspoken Storm: What is Postpartum Rage and How to Cope
We talk a lot about the incredible joys of welcoming a new baby, and rightfully so! But in our commitment to holistic postpartum support, we also want to shine a light on some of the less-talked-about, yet equally real, experiences that can arise. Today, let’s dig into something many new parents silently struggle with: Postpartum…
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