The Benefits of Working with an Agency to Find a Postpartum Doula
The secret is out in the Bay Area; having a postpartum doula can be a life-changing experience. The increase in families deciding to add doula care to their postpartum plan in the last year has been encouraging! We are so excited to see doula work grow in popularity. This week, we talk about the benefits…
Four Great Baby Shower Gifts for New Parents
Thinking of gift ideas can be challenging- especially for events like a baby shower. With so many new products on the market, getting a gift that best supports a new family can be challenging. Today we are here to talk about four excellent baby shower gifts, specifically focusing on supporting families postpartum! Shifting the focus…
Setting Goals for the New Year
We did it; it’s officially 2023! The beginning of each year often is a time to reflect on the year past and make goals for the year ahead. For our blog this week, we talk about setting goals for the New Year. Enjoy. Tip #1 Stay realistic When setting goals, we as humans often shoot…
Paced Bottle Feeding
There are so many different ways to feed your baby and so many opinions on each method. As doulas, we aren’t here to tell you which decision is best for you. We are here to give you the information that we have and talk you through making a decision that works best for your family.…
Setting Boundaries With Visitors Postpartum
Welcoming home a new baby is undoubtedly one of the most life-changing experiences a family will ever encounter. The first couple of weeks home from the hospital are often filled with constant changes, questions, excitement, and emotions. While having support from family and friends can be hugely beneficial postpartum, a house full of people can…
Interview with Isabel Hartounian, Pelvic Floor Therapist
One of our favorite things to share with our clients and new parents in the Bay Area is other resources that may be helpful to your family. We hope you enjoy this week’s blog interview with Isabel Hartounian, pelvic floor therapist. Hi Isabel, thank you for joining us on our blog this week! We are…
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Are you looking for a simple and nutritious dinner for the entire family? This week we are here to share one of our go-to favorites in the winter (especially postpartum), butternut squash soup. We hope you enjoy Bay City Doulas’s favorite butternut squash soup recipe. Ingredients One top reason this recipe remains a favorite in…
Four Tips for the Holidays While Postpartum
It’s hard to believe the holidays are here! This time of year can be exciting for families, especially families with kids. But, postpartum with a newborn can end up feeling exhausting and overwhelming. Today we are here to offer you four tips for the holidays while postpartum. Set boundaries If you frequent our blog, you…
Tips for the First Night Home
Congratulations! You carried, birthed, and welcomed home your baby… now what. Going home from the hospital with your newborn is an exciting stage but non the less often a bit terrifying! Today we are here to talk about the first night home with a newborn and tips for the first night home. You’re home; now…
Three Easy Breakfast Ideas Postpartum
Let’s face it; postpartum care practices don’t widely exist in our country. That means it is up to each family home to develop their techniques to take care of new moms and babies alike. We know that postpartum care is crucial, and we also recognize that many families don’t have extra time postpartum. Our goal…