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Have you ever seen dry, flaky, or oily patches on a newborn’s scalp? Chances are they were experiencing cradle cap. Cradle cap is a common skin condition for babies between the ages of three to twelve months old. Today we are here to talk about all things cradle cap. We hope you enjoy this week’s…

Picture this. It’s three a.m.; you go to the kitchen to warm up a bottle for your tired and hungry baby, “was that scoop number two, or scoop number three?” Boom, it’s time to start all over! Any parent or caregiver who has made a bottle knows this story! Now, what if we told you…

Cracked or sore nipples are something that many breastfeeding moms experience at some point in their breastfeeding journey. While cracked or sore nipples are unpleasant, they are relatively common. Today we are here to give you some tips for healing cracked nipples. Tips during breastfeeding that can help While each situation is unique, here are…

You may have read this title and thought self-care postpartum, NO WAY! The fact is that it can be tough to prioritize any self-care during this stage in life. Most of our time is genuinely spent caring for our little ones both day and night. This week we are here to offer up five simple…

I still remember the first time I had endometriosis symptoms, although it would be years until I knew what was going on with my body. I was at a friend’s house and got uncontrollably nauseous for no reason at all, my body began to shake, and I felt light-headed. We thought I had food poisoning.…

Throughout history and different cultures, families have practiced different sleep routines with newborns. At Bay City Doulas, our goal is to share evidence-based information with you while maintaining that you are the experts of your family and its unique needs. According to the National Sleep Foundation, newborns need 14-17 hours of sleep daily to support…

There are many different ways to feed our babies, and sometimes our feeding ideas don’t go as planned! While breastfeeding is the most common preference we see in the first six months, it doesn’t always work the way we hoped. Today we are here to talk about a feeding alternative, donor milk. This feeding style…

By Anathea Abele, Co-Founder of Bay City Doulas Can you believe it? Christmas 2021 is right around the corner. This year has flown by for many, and now we are back at the holidays! Picking out a Christmas tree is one of our favorite parts of holiday celebrations and traditions, and this week I am…

As hard as it is to believe, 2021 has almost come to a close, and the holidays are here! This will be the first year many families have gathered since the pandemic started. While celebrating the holidays with your loved ones can be fun, it can also be stressful, especially postpartum. Just in the knick…

Have you heard the term baby blues floating around and wondered what exactly the baby blues are? Today we are here to talk about this common, yet taboo topic. Let’s dive into something that affects many families, the baby blues! What are baby blues? The baby blues are feelings of overwhelm and sadness that occurs…