Posts Tagged ‘postpartum doula’
Baby Nanny vs. Postpartum Doula: What’s the Difference?
While both nannies and doulas work with infants, their roles, training, and purpose are very different. Understanding these differences can help you choose the right support for your family during the postpartum period and beyond. Here’s a hint: doulas aren’t just hippies!
Read MoreThe Postpartum Doula’s Secret to Easy, Hormone-Balancing Breakfasts
When you eat complex carbohydrates like those found in oats for breastfeeding, you promote steady blood sugar levels.
Read MoreSweet Dreams & Safe Sleep: What Grandma Knew (and What We Know Now!)
This Infant Safe Sleep Month, let’s talk about how much safe sleep advice has evolved and, more importantly, why.
Read MoreBeyond 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…
Read MoreFrom Postpartum Doula to Nanny: Your Guide to Family Care in Metro Detroit
The world of postpartum and newborn care can be confusing, with a variety of titles that sound similar but offer very different services. For families in Metro Detroit, knowing the difference between a postpartum doula and a night nurse—or a nanny and a newborn care specialist—is key to getting the right family care support. Michigan…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreDay 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…
Read MoreNurturing 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…
Read MoreFrom Luxury to Necessity: The Urgent Need for Postpartum Care
Bringing a new life into the world is a monumental event, filled with joy, excitement, and a fair share of terror. However, the period after childbirth, known as the postpartum period, is often overlooked in terms of the care and support new mothers and birthing people receive. It’s time we shift our perspective and recognize…
Read MoreNyasia’s Top Three Tips for Breastfeeding Success with Michigan Family Doulas
At Michigan Family Doulas, we fully understand that every mother’s breastfeeding journey is unique. Therefore, we are dedicated to offering comprehensive and compassionate lactation support to families. Additionally, one of our esteemed team members, Nyasia, an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), brings her expertise and passion to help you navigate the beautiful yet sometimes challenging…
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