Doula Talk Blog & Podcast
Welcome. This is a space for thoughtful guidance, honest conversations, and practical insight for the postpartum period and first year.
Here you’ll find blog posts and podcast episodes that help you make sense of sleep, feeding, recovery, and the emotional load of early parenthood. My goal is not to give you more rules to follow, but to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface so you can respond with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re navigating sleep disruptions, feeding challenges, or simply trying to feel more steady in your role as a parent, these resources offer evidence-informed perspective, real-world context, and support you can return to whenever you need it.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
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Why Is My Newborn Crying?! Soothe with Intuition (Not Guilt)
Learn how to soothe a crying newborn with compassion and confidence. A gentle guide for pregnant and new parents navigating the fourth trimester, featuring intuitive tips, the 5 S’s, and more.
Trust Your Gut, Not Just the Books: Tapping Into Parental Intuition Around Sleep
Let’s bust a myth right off the bat: there’s no one-size-fits-all method that magically works for every child. That’s especially true when you’re parenting in a connected, responsive way.
Attachment parenting doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your sanity. And seeking sleep support doesn’t mean you’re abandoning your instincts.
Your Baby Doesn’t Need a Perfect Sleep Plan. They Need You.
The Relational Transition to Parenthood: Why Preparing for Baby Means More Than Just Buying a Crib
Bringing a baby into the world is magical — and completely life-changing. Beyond the sleepless nights and new routines, parenthood reshapes your identity, rewires your brain, and shifts every relationship you have.
In this episode of Doula Talk, I sit down with Marriage and Family Therapist Angharad Hollingworth to talk about the messy, beautiful reality of the relational transition to parenthood — and why preparing for a baby means preparing your heart, mind, and relationships, too.
Navigating Postpartum: Holistic Support and Sleep Strategies (Guest: Tracy Awere from The Sankofa Birth Experience)
As a doula deeply committed to supporting families through the transformative experience of parenthood, I've come to understand that the journey doesn't end with childbirth. In fact, many parents find that the postpartum period can be even more challenging than they anticipated. Whether you're a first-time parent or adding a new member to your growing family, the reality of life after birth often comes with unexpected twists and turns.