Posts Tagged ‘overnight doula Bay Area’

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…

Bringing home a new baby is an adjustment for every family member. Although an exciting time, integrating a new baby into the family can often feel overwhelming. You may be asking yourself, how will my older children react to having a baby in the house? This is an entirely normal feeling that many parents have…

Bone broth is getting all the rave right now for its healing benefits. Many claim that it helps aid in many health problems and that it promotes recovery for different ailments. Today, we share one of our favorite recipes and talk about the benefits of bone broth. What is bone broth Bone broth is a…

We are just as excited as the rest of the Bay Area that Covid cases continuously slow down. It is no secret that these past two years have been a trying time for just about everyone. As the Bay Area continues to open up, we want to update the community on what our team is…

At Bay City Doulas, we are firm believers in self-care. Especially postpartum. We know that getting time to practice self-care is hard with a newborn. While many think of self-care as a massage or a spa day, self-care can be as simple as taking a nice hot shower and applying your favorite lotion. Today we…