If you’ve recently had a baby and feeding has turned into a whole emotional roller coaster, first of all… I’m sending you the biggest, gentlest hug. Because when newborn feeding doesn’t go the way you thought it would, it can shake you to your core. Breastfeeding or bottle feeding is so much more than nutrition. It’s connection. Comfort. Safety. And when something feels “off” but you can’t quite fix it, that pressure builds fast.

So let’s talk about something that comes up constantly in postpartum support: tongue ties. And more importantly… what happens before a tongue tie release.

If you're here, you’re probably running on fumes. Maybe you're clutching your coffee like a lifeline, Googling “why won’t my baby sleep” at 2am, or whispering to yourself, “this can’t be normal, right?”

You’re finally home with your new baby. You’ve survived labor, mastered the art of diaper changes at 3 a.m., and maybe even managed to drink a full cup of coffee before it went cold. Then suddenly, your baby makes a strange noise, turns a little red, flails their arms dramatically, and your heart leaps into your throat.

Do you call the pediatrician? Head to the ER? Or just sit there refreshing Google and hoping the answer magically appears?

Discover the emotional and spiritual transformation from maiden to mother in this guide to preparing for postpartum, finding your village, and embracing your motherhood identity with confidence and compassion.

If you’re in the postpartum season right now, I want to start by saying something many parents rarely hear:

You are not struggling because you are doing anything wrong. You are struggling because postpartum is a massive emotional, physical, hormonal, and identity shift that most families navigate with far too little support.

And I wish we talked about that more honestly.

As I begin Season Two of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, I wanted to take a moment to reset the lens we use when we talk about newborn life, maternal mental health, and postpartum recovery. Because somewhere along the way, parenthood became something parents felt pressured to perform instead of something they were held through.

If you’re pregnant or newly postpartum and already wondering, “Why can’t I just calm down?”, you’re not alone.

So many new moms tell me that even when the baby finally sleeps, their bodies stay tense, their hearts race, and their minds won’t stop spinning. You’re exhausted, but you can’t rest. You’re grateful, but you feel on edge. Sound familiar?

If you have ever imagined traveling with your baby as a serene, postcard moment, quiet car naps, giggles on the beach, perfectly packed bag, you are not alone. And also, welcome to real life. Traveling with a baby is part improv comedy, part logistics, and a whole lot of nervous system work for both of you.

The holidays are often portrayed as magical, cozy, and full of joy. But for new parents, they can feel more like a stress test than a celebration. If you’re preparing for postpartum or navigating your first holiday season as a parent, you might be wondering:

How do we balance everyone’s expectations without losing our minds (or our sleep)?

Let me reassure you right now. You are allowed to do things differently. In fact, your well-being and your baby’s peace depend on it.