The “Witching Hour”
As Halloween approaches, we are here to talk about one of the spookiest things that many new parents experience, the witching hour! While the witching hour has nothing to do with witches themselves, this can be one of the most dreaded times for new parents. We are here to help! Let’s dive into this week’s…
Live-In Doula Support
It’s no secret that support postpartum is essential, and at Bay City Doulas, we are continuously striving to meet the needs of our clients. In 2020 we made it our goal to select the best live-in doulas in the nation to join our postpartum live-in team and began offering live-in support in the Bay Area…
Transitioning Out Of The Swaddle
Swaddling is a common soothing method used by many families in the infant stage. This soothing method mimics the snug and cozy feeling that an infant feels while still in the womb. While swaddling is often very effective at soothing an infant it can only be safely done for the first two to four months…
Combination feeding 101
There are so many different ways to feed our babies, and as the parents of our tiny humans, we get to decide which method is best for us! Combination feeding is when a baby is fed both breastmilk and bottles of either breastmilk or formula. There are many reasons why families may need or choose…
Seven Tips to Help Prepare for Twins
It’s no secret that having a baby is one of the most significant life transitions a family will go through, so it makes sense that the idea of welcoming two babies home may feel daunting! Setting your family and yourself up for postpartum and adjusting to new additions at home can positively affect your entire…
What I learned Postpartum By Ali Glinsky
This week we were lucky enough to have postpartum educator and mother of two, Ali Glinsky join us for a guest blog! Ali is a wealth of knowledge and has a deep passion and understanding of the care needed postpartum. She teaches postpartum planning classes with Bay City Doulas. We hope you enjoy this week’s…
Postpartum Night Doula
An Interview with Isabel Modena, Bay City Doula‘s Postpartum night doula Sleepless nights add up, and they can add up fast. A regular task can feel impossible after a restless night. We know firsthand how hard the first month’s home with a baby can be without sleep. We also know how much overnight support can…
Should We Get the SNOO?
With so many baby items and gadgets on the market, knowing which products would benefit your family and baby postpartum can be hard. Like all consumer markets, the baby industry has many product trends, and the SNOO is trending! Are you curious if the SNOO is a good choice for your family? While Bay City…
Glucose Testing During Pregnancy
Have you heard your friends talking about that sugary drink they had to before their glucose test? Are you wondering why a glucose test is necessary? Let’s talk about all things glucose testing! While this routine test is relatively simple, many questions can arise both before, during, and after a glucose test is complete. Let’s…
Pacifier 411
Pacifiers are one of the most common tools that parents with newborns use and it’s no wonder why! Babies have a natural instinct to suck, in fact, many babies even suck their thumb in the womb. The sucking reflex is one of the first skills that babies learn. Today we are here to talk about…