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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Navigating the Holidays as a New Family: Finding Joy, Setting Boundaries & Ditching the Guilt
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.
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.
Postpartum Recovery in Four Easy Steps!
Don’t get me wrong, postpartum recovery is NOT easy, BUT if you know what to expect and pace yourself, you’ll be feeling better faster! Please note, this is just an average on how to pace yourself and the best thing to do is LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. Do not move to the next week of recovery steps until you feel ready.