What to Pack in your Birth Bag
Every time we pack a bag for a trip there is unknown on what’s to come! Packing your birth bag is no different. Just like with any trip, there is a sense of mystery in what you may need! We are here to help with that. Today we will give you some tips on what…
Birth Recovery Tips:
We often spend so much time thinking about labor itself that we don’t fully prepare for postpartum recovery. Let’s talk about birth recovery! Physical recovery from childbirth usually takes anywhere from 6-8 weeks. There are many different things to consider in this process; today, we will be talking about birth recovery tips that may be…
Ayurvedic Postpartum Nutrition
For this week’s blog, we invited Ayurvedic specialist, Kem White, back to speak with us. Kem is a Santa Cruz native, mother of three, community herbalist, and Ayurvedic practitioner. Through her studies of Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine and herbalism, Kem has helped empower women with educational-based knowledge and individualized treatments, helping them step into their self-care…
A letter to All New Parents
Dear new parent, first of all, congratulations! You have just started an incredible new journey. During your parenting journey, you will learn, grow, cry, and your heart will expand bigger than you ever thought possible. Today we are writing a letter to all new parents, to you! Embrace the unknown As you may have learned…
Is an Infant Nanny and a Postpartum Doula the Same?
While both a nanny and a postpartum Doula’s roles are important, these two services are significantly different. We wanted to share the differences in these care models and the scope of practice for each. Today we are here to answer the question, Is an infant nanny and Postpartum Doula the same? What is an infant…
Pandemic Parenting
This year has been challenging. The pandemic has brought fear, financial struggles, the worry of poor health, isolation, and a feeling of unknown to many. Just like most things, there are many different opinions on parenting through covid-19 pandemic. We are not here to give you all of the answers ( we don’t know them…
Concierge Medicine
Interview with Doctor Shelly Miller We recently had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Shelly Miller and learn more about concierge medicine. We were truly impressed with Shelly and the care model that her team provides. Previous to this meeting, we had no idea that concierge medicine was so in-depth and personalized. We are consistently…
5 Tips for Bringing a New Sibling Home
First off, congratulations! You are already thinking about the transitional period that often comes with bringing a new baby home. This means you are ahead of the game! Preparing for this transition while pregnant can be greatly beneficial when your new baby is born, and your older kids are introduced. Today we are going to…
Postpartum Night Doula
An Interview with Isabel Modena, a Bay City 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 transition a…
Top Four Newborn Products
Welcoming a newborn baby home is a precious and exciting time for every family. But with the overwhelming amount of baby products available, it can be stressful to choose the essentials. In this article, we’ve narrowed down our top four newborn products that we believe every family can benefit from. When choosing newborn products… As…