The Haakaa and Why We Love It
The baby industry is one of the most trending markets of all time. There is a new gadget out just about every week. It can be tricky to decide what to add to a baby registry when preparing items for yourself and your little one. In contrast, many things may seem unnecessary or like extra…
Four Tips to Prepare for Postpartum
There is so much to prepare before the arrival of a new baby. While a lot of the planning is centered around babies, we like to remind families to focus on things that will make postpartum easier for parents. We hope you enjoy this week’s blog, four helpful tips for postpartum preparation. Set up your…
Pregnancy Announcements 101
Congratulations! If you are reading this, you most likely are currently pregnant or hoping to become pregnant soon. Welcoming a new baby into the world is a unique experience, and many different decisions come with it. Today we are here to talk about sharing this big news with your loved ones. We hope you enjoy…
Three Tips to Help Older Siblings Welcome a New Baby
Bringing home a new baby is an adjustment for every family member. Although an exciting time, integrating a new baby into the family can often feel overwhelming. You may be asking yourself, how will my older children react to having a baby in the house? This is an entirely normal feeling that many parents have…
Bone Broth
Bone broth is getting all the rave right now for its healing benefits. Many claim that it helps aid in many health problems and that it promotes recovery for different ailments. Today, we share one of our favorite recipes and talk about the benefits of bone broth. What is bone broth Bone broth is a…
Bay City Doulas Covid-19 Update
We are just as excited as the rest of the Bay Area that Covid cases continuously slow down. It is no secret that these past two years have been a trying time for just about everyone. As the Bay Area continues to open up, we want to update the community on what our team is…
Three Postpartum Products We Love
At Bay City Doulas, we are firm believers in self-care. Especially postpartum. We know that getting time to practice self-care is hard with a newborn. While many think of self-care as a massage or a spa day, self-care can be as simple as taking a nice hot shower and applying your favorite lotion. Today we…
Implementing a bedtime routine
It’s no secret that people love routines. While everyone has different routines in their lives, many of us have routines that we aren’t even consciously aware of. Humans thrive off of their routines, and many people feel out of balance when their routine changes. Today we are here to talk about implementing a bedtime routine…
The Birth of Bay City Doulas
Bay City Doulas’ second birthday is coming up quickly! In honor of our company’s second birthday, we wanted to share the story of how we began. We hope you enjoy this week’s blog, The birth of Bay City Doulas. How we started Cosima and I met during additional training with our current training organization, ProDoula.…
Your baby’s first cold
Your baby’s first sickness can be challenging for everyone in the house. While a call to your baby’s pediatrician is recommended, we are here to offer helpful tips to get through your baby’s first cold. Enjoy! Call your primary care doctor. First and foremost, it is essential to call your family’s primary care provider and…