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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Back to Work: Easing the Transition After Maternity Leave
So, you’re pregnant—and already thinking ahead about what it’s going to look like when you return to work after maternity leave?
First of all, let’s just pause and give you credit for that kind of forethought. Because friend, this is exactly how you set yourself up for a more supported, more intentional postpartum experience. And the truth is? Most people don’t talk enough about what that transition really looks like.
Postpartum Must-Haves: What to Buy for You (Not Just the Baby) After Birth
When we’re preparing for a new baby, it’s so easy to get caught up in the adorable chaos—folding tiny onesies, comparing stroller reviews, and wondering which swaddle will be your baby’s favorite. But here’s what often gets left out of the conversation: you are about to go through a major transformation.
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.
Birth Stories from Hawaii - Deb & Beth Share Their Wildly Different (But Equally Beautiful) Journeys
Pregnancy is one of the most personal, powerful, and unpredictable experiences we go through as human beings. Whether you’re preparing for your very first baby or adding another little love to your growing family, one truth always stands strong: every birth is different, and every parent deserves support through it.
Preparing for Postpartum – The Five Essentials Every Mom Needs
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, but what happens after birth is just as important—if not more so. Yet, so many new mothers find themselves overwhelmed, exhausted, and under-supported during their postpartum recovery. The truth is, your body, mind, and spirit need care just as much as your newborn does.
Many cultures around the world honor postpartum as a sacred period, one where new mothers receive intentional care, rest, and nourishment. But in modern Western culture, the emphasis is often placed on "bouncing back" instead of healing deeply. What if we shifted the focus? What if postpartum was seen as a time to replenish, restore, and be nurtured?
Postpartum Anxiety
Did you know that postpartum anxiety is more common than postpartum depression? Did you know that you can have one and not the other, but you can also have BOTH!? Yes, it's true.