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.
Feeding Your Baby Without Losing Your Sanity: A Shame-Free Guide for Expecting Moms
If you’re pregnant right now, chances are you’ve got a running mental list of all the “shoulds” you’ve heard about feeding your baby. You’ve probably read a few blog posts, had well-meaning friends share their “must-dos,” and maybe even found yourself deep in a late-night Google rabbit hole. And if you’re already feeling the pressure—before your baby is even here—you’re not alone.
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.
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.
From Bump to Baby: How Chiropractic Supports Pregnancy, Postpartum, Infants & Children with Dr. Emma Swartling
Gentle care for your nervous system, your pelvic alignment, and your baby’s sleep (yes, really)
When you’re pregnant, it feels like everyone has an opinion: “Just do yoga,” “Take more naps,” or the classic, “Sleep now before the baby comes!” (insert eye roll). But what if your discomfort, your round ligament pain, your back twinges—or even your baby’s reflux after birth—could all be supported by something surprisingly simple?
Movement, Mindset, and Magic: How the Body Ready Birth Workshop Transforms Birth Preparation (Guest: Adrianne Buyer)
Pregnancy and birth are some of the most transformative experiences in a person’s life. They’re also often filled with a lot of unknowns—how will labor start, how will your body handle it, how can you best support your baby’s journey into the world? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the what-ifs, you’re not alone.
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 Hierarchy of Soothing: A Gentle Guide for Sleep-Deprived Parents
If you’re holding your baby while reading this with one hand and sipping your third cup of lukewarm coffee with the other, first of all, I see you. I’ve been there. And so have hundreds of families I’ve supported through those long, hazy days and even longer nights.