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Useful Contacts for Postpartum - Lake Mac, Newcastle and Surrounds
Most parents have their sights set on baby's arrival, but postpartum presents its own challenges. As a postpartum doula I can help with many of these, but not all of them. I like to be upfront with my clients and let them know what my scope of expertise is, and if my skills can’t tick all their boxes, assist them in connecting with the right provider to address their unique concerns.
I began writing this document some time ago. It provides a list of, and links to, the types of services and prof…
Why do I talk birth when I'm a postpartum doula?
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How to Set Boundaries On Visitors (Without Sounding Ungrateful)
When you have a baby, visitors can be a blessing or a curse. Here are some ideas on how to set boundaries around visitors during the time when your needs are just as high as your baby's. This is an area where your partner or support person is vital in enforcing your agreed rules - healing post-birth, feeding a baby and maintaining any kind of adult conversation is hard enough without having to get up the courage to tell your mother-in-law it's getting late and time to leave.
- Set up a time for…
How to not have a baby shower (and feel even more loved)
Essential Autumn - Warming Mums from the Inside Out
The mornings are crisp, the leaves on our maple are turning yellow and the pumpkin vines are dying off - it must be Autumn! In many non-western cultures, Autumn is considered a time of letting go of what we don’t need and turning inward so we can work on hibernation and consolidation over winter. At a time when westerners intuitively turn to nourishing soups and stews over crunchy salads, we are wise to recognise the ancient knowledge systems that encourage this transition. The ancient Indian Ay…
Lunch - the forgotten hero of newborn motherhood.
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