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Creating a Gentle Routine with Your Newborn (Without a Strict Schedule)
The truth? Newborn routines don’t look like schedules—and that’s okay. A gentle, flexible rhythm can help both you and your baby feel more grounded without adding pressure.
Is My Breastfed Baby Getting Enough Milk? How to Tell for Sure…
It’s one of the most common and persistent questions we hear from new parents in Metro Detroit: “Is my baby getting enough milk?” When you’re breastfeeding, you can’t see the ounces your baby is drinking, and this can lead to a lot of worry. Rest assured, this is a completely normal concern, and you’re not…
Meet Jodi Graves: The Heart Of Michigan Family Doulas
Hello, I’m Jodi Graves, the founder and CEO of Michigan Family Doulas. For over 22 years, I’ve dedicated my life to supporting families through the incredible journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. My passion for this work stems from a deep commitment to helping families thrive during one of the most transformative times in…
The journey from pregnancy through recovery is profound! What will happen to my pelvic floor?
The journey through pregnancy and into motherhood is a profound transformation, and the postpartum period is a critical time for new mothers as they adjust to the physical and emotional demands of caring for a newborn. In Michigan, a wealth of resources is available to support women during this transition, particularly when it comes to…
Tea With Jodi Episode S1 E2
What we can do to fix things: Michigan Family Doulas Maranda Bower is the CEO and Founder of Postpartum University®, supporting both mothers and professionals in health and whole-body healing. You can find her at https://postpartumu.com
Tea with Jodi Podcast S1 E1
You’re listening to tea with Jodi, with your host, Jodi graves. This is episode 1. Welcome to Tea with Jodi, a podcast designed to have in depth conversations about birth and postpartum in the US. We cover topics from standard birth and postpartum practices to maternal and infant mortality and morbidity rates, lack of follow…
4 Maybe-Slightly-Taboo Postpartum Must Haves
You have just brought your beautiful bundle of joy home….but you feel less than a beautiful bundle of joy yourself. You came home in those oh-so-lovely mesh panties with a diaper sized menstrual pad in them to catch whatever it is that’s coming out of you still (that stuff is called Lochia, but we will…