Posts Tagged ‘Bay Area doulas’

Today we are lucky to have one of the fantastic postpartum doulas at Bay City Doulas join us to discuss her postpartum journey. Amihan (she/her) is a connected doula in Santa Cruz and beyond, as well as a mom herself. She brings her wealth of knowledge, passion, and connection and is always researching, and bettering…

Babywearing is a baby-carrying technique that’s been practiced worldwide for centuries. In recent years babywearing has gained popularity once more. Today we are here to talk about babywearing, its benefits, and safe babywearing practices. Babywearing explained Babywearing is a carrying technique that enables you to wear a newborn or small child in a baby carrier…

They say it goes by fast, and they aren’t lying! Our little tiny newborns turn into babies who turn into toddlers in the blink of an eye. As babies continue to grow, they become more social and curious. As the Bay Area opens up, we see some great classes for children and babies returning. Today…

One of our favorite things about the community in the Bay Area is the fantastic resources at the fingertips of new parents! At Bay City Doulas, we consistently network with other professionals in our area to bring our clients additional support during pregnancy and postpartum. For our blog this week, we interviewed Bay Area Sleep…

If you talk to a room full of doulas about the beginning of their career, you may find that many have similar answers. ” I never knew exactly what a doula did, but once I found out, the rest was history.” This rang true for the Co-Owner of Bay City Doulas, Anathea Abele, and today…

As residents of the San Francisco Bay Area, we are lucky to have relatively temperate weather throughout each season. However, between May and October, we typically see a couple of heatwaves. Hot and sunny days can be a great treat if you get to spend the day relaxing at the beach in Santa Cruz or…

It’s no secret that often, dogs are our very first babies!. Many people feel as if their pets are part of the family, and it is common for us to feel as if our pets are our first babies. It is not uncommon for families to worry about how their furry friends will adjust to…

The baby industry is one of the most trending markets of all time. There is a new gadget out just about every week. It can be tricky to decide what to add to a baby registry when preparing items for yourself and your little one. In contrast, many things may seem unnecessary or like extra…

There is so much to prepare before the arrival of a new baby. While a lot of the planning is centered around babies, we like to remind families to focus on things that will make postpartum easier for parents. We hope you enjoy this week’s blog, four helpful tips for postpartum preparation. Set up your…

Congratulations! If you are reading this, you most likely are currently pregnant or hoping to become pregnant soon. Welcoming a new baby into the world is a unique experience, and many different decisions come with it. Today we are here to talk about sharing this big news with your loved ones. We hope you enjoy…