Posts Tagged ‘Bay Area doulas’

Community brings us together and helps us feel a part of something. There are many different kinds of communities that we may be a part of at different phases of our lives, today we are here to talk about parenting communities and building your parenting community in the Bay Area. Why is community important? Community…

The pelvis and pelvic floor are seldomly talked about, and many don’t know what the pelvic floor or its true function is. That is until we notice something just isn’t right! Pelvic floor problems are extremely common after childbirth, and having the information of a great pelvic floor therapist can be extremely beneficial. We hope…

One thing that we can always count on in life is change. Change in our personal lives, change in the world, and change in science are just some of the changes that happen regularly. Infant safety is one of the most studied fields in the scientific world, so it makes sense that there are frequent…

With so many different soothing options for newborns out there, it can be tough to decide which mechanisms you would like to implement for your new bundle of joy. While many soothing options such as the SNOO and baby swings work on a handful of babies to soothe, swaddling is a soothing method that effectively…

There are so many excellent services out there that can help busy families in the Bay Area during postpartum and beyond! For this week’s blog, we invited the Owner of Elite Meal Service, Bianca, to talk about the fantastic meals she provides for families in Santa Cruz and the broader Bay Area. We hope you…

Sleep is something we all need, and lack of sleep is often one of the biggest fears new parents have before the arrival of their new baby. Luckily, many tools can maximize sleep for everyone in the home. We hope you enjoy this week’s blog, sleep training, and sleep conditioning. What is sleep training? Sleep…

We are lucky enough to work with many amazing families in the Bay Area and beyond. Seeing the direct impact that the support our team provides has on families brings us both pride and joy. Every postpartum journey is different, and today we are here to talk with a Bay City Doulas client, Ericka, to…

Diaper rash is a common skin rash most babies will experience at some point. Although common, diaper rash can be very irritating for babies and worrisome for new parents. Today we are here to talk about diaper rash, what it is, and some tips for healing it. We hope you enjoy this week’s blog, diaper…

At Bay City Doulas, we talk to dozens of expecting families weekly. It’s one of our favorite parts of our job! We have the privilege to speak with and work with so many people from different backgrounds, trying to figure out what will work best for their families. While every family is different, we hear…

Many people are surprised the first time they hear their baby pass gas. “Was that really the baby!” Infants pass gas very often; this is because babies are on liquid diets, eat extremely frequently, their guts are immature, and are adjusting to the food they are drinking. While baby gas is typical, and babies are…