The important moments immediately after birth…. keep your baby skin-to-skin with you for as long as possible. Have your doula help initiate skin to skin after birth! Jessica Austin, Birth Doula: Childbirth Services in Vancouver, BC Read more →
Category: Postpartum Health
Postpartum Tips From a Brand-New Mom
One of my doula clients put together a list of postpartum suggestions to share with women preparing for a newborn, based on her recent new-mom experince. She’s generously given me permission to share it with all the Birth Takes a Village followers! I’ve made a few comments throughout the post in italics. Thanks for sharing, Charito! x Read more →
The Truth About Postpartum Incontinence
Leaking When You Laugh Is Not Normal The Truth About Postpartum Incontinence Guest Post By: Kim Vopni, Fitness Doula The new mom community is a strong one. Playdates, Mom and Baby Fitness Classes, walks in the park – new moms everywhere are connecting in a variety of ways to share stories and bond through the spit ups, the sleepless nights… Read more →