Why we Love Taking Cara Babies Sleep Courses
Sleep is essential; in fact, our whole lives we are told that it is one of the most critical factors for health. Many people believe that rest goes out the window with a newborn. It is true that in the first year of your baby’s life, you won’t get the sleep you got pre-parenthood. There…
Five Postpartum Self Care Practices We Love
You may have read this title and thought self-care postpartum, NO WAY! The fact is that it can be tough to prioritize any self-care during this stage in life. Most of our time is genuinely spent caring for our little ones both day and night. This week we are here to offer up five simple…
My Battle with Endometriosis
I still remember the first time I had endometriosis symptoms, although it would be years until I knew what was going on with my body. I was at a friend’s house and got uncontrollably nauseous for no reason at all, my body began to shake, and I felt light-headed. We thought I had food poisoning.…
Safe Sleep Practices for Newborns
Throughout history and different cultures, families have practiced different sleep routines with newborns. At Bay City Doulas, our goal is to share evidence-based information with you while maintaining that you are the experts of your family and its unique needs. According to the National Sleep Foundation, newborns need 14-17 hours of sleep daily to support…
Donor Milk in the Bay Area
There are many different ways to feed our babies, and sometimes our feeding ideas don’t go as planned! While breastfeeding is the most common preference we see in the first six months, it doesn’t always work the way we hoped. Today we are here to talk about a feeding alternative, donor milk. This feeding style…
Our Favorite Christmas Tree Farms in the Bay Area
By Anathea Abele, Co-Founder of Bay City Doulas Can you believe it? Christmas 2021 is right around the corner. This year has flown by for many, and now we are back at the holidays! Picking out a Christmas tree is one of our favorite parts of holiday celebrations and traditions, and this week I am…
Navigating the Holidays with a Newborn
As hard as it is to believe, 2021 has almost come to a close, and the holidays are here! This will be the first year many families have gathered since the pandemic started. While celebrating the holidays with your loved ones can be fun, it can also be stressful, especially postpartum. Just in the knick…
Baby Blues
Have you heard the term baby blues floating around and wondered what exactly the baby blues are? Today we are here to talk about this common, yet taboo topic. Let’s dive into something that affects many families, the baby blues! What are baby blues? The baby blues are feelings of overwhelm and sadness that occurs…
Choosing Between a Day and Night Doula
There is no denying it, doula support can make a world of difference for new families. The founders of Bay City Doulas have dedicated their life’s work making sure that families in the Bay Area get top-notch care. While our team is here to help you every step of the way, many families have a…
Three Places in the Bay Area to Visit on a Rainy Day
There is no denying it; colder winter days in the Bay Area are here! While many of us enjoy the first month of cozy days inside, the Bay Area winter can begin to feel long, and the damp winter breeze can make days outside not as pleasant. Today, we will talk about three places in…