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.
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Before the Release: What Parents Need to Know Before Saying Yes (Guest: Carissa Guiley)
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.
Beyond the Latch: How Tongue Ties Shape Airway, Sleep, and Development (Guest: Brittany Hageman)
When you’re pregnant or in the early postpartum days, you’re already juggling so much — from feeding schedules and diaper blowouts to that endless question of, “Why won’t my baby sleep?” And then someone mentions a tongue tie, and suddenly you’re down a Google rabbit hole wondering if this tiny piece of tissue under your baby’s tongue could be the root cause of everything.
Tongue Ties, Feeding Struggles, and the Power of Myofunctional Therapy (Guest: Brittany Hageman)
When you’re expecting a baby, there are so many things on your mind: preparing for labor, setting up the nursery, navigating prenatal appointments, and figuring out what kind of parent you want to be. But there’s one topic that often gets overlooked—and it can have a big impact on your baby’s feeding, sleep, and development: tongue ties.
Tongue Ties Uncovered: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Guest: Renee Beebe, IBCLC)
Bringing a baby into the world is magical, but let’s be real—feeding that tiny human isn’t always the seamless, Instagram-perfect experience we expect. Whether you plan to breastfeed, bottle-feed, or do a combination, understanding common feeding challenges before your baby arrives can make a world of difference.
Why Feeding Therapy and Holistic Support Matter for Your Baby and Your Peace of Mind (Guest: Carissa Guiley, M.S., CCC SLP, CLC)
Becoming a parent is like stepping onto the wildest roller coaster of your life—one minute you’re flying high, the next you’re wondering how on earth you’re supposed to assemble a breast pump at 2 a.m. Feeding your baby should be one of those things that just works, right? Spoiler alert: not always. If you’re pregnant or navigating postpartum life and finding yourself overwhelmed with feeding struggles, let’s chat. There’s a secret weapon you need in your corner: feeding therapy. And trust me, it’s a game-changer.
A Doula’s Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year - Part One: Birth Support
Let’s be real: pregnancy is exciting, but also a whole lot of “What the heck is going on?” Between doctor’s appointments, baby registry lists, and the never-ending stream of advice from well-meaning friends, it can feel like you’re drowning in information overload. So how do you make it all a little less chaotic and a lot more empowering? The answer: a birth doula.