The first 3 days postpartum

My First 3 Days Home with Baby

By Cosima Wright Still exhausted from birth I walked into my home with my brand new, one-day-old baby. The birth went well and my husband and I opted to go home after one night in the hospital. Our girl slept the whole car ride and continued to do so after we arrived. We were excited…

why hire a doula

Why Postpartum Doulas are Essential for New Moms in the San Francisco Bay Area

As a new mom in the San Francisco Bay Area, it can be overwhelming to navigate the challenges of motherhood. That’s where Bay City Doulas, a postpartum doula agency, comes in. A postpartum doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to new moms and their families in the postpartum period.…

Expert tips to soothe your crying baby.

Expert Tips to Soothe Your Crying Baby

Welcoming a new baby into the world is a thrilling and exciting moment for new parents. However, it can be overwhelming and challenging to understand how to soothe a crying baby. At Bay City Doulas, we recommend using the Happiest Baby on the Block soothing method, which has proven to be successful in calming infants.…