The postpartum period, often referred to as the "4th trimester," is a time of profound transformation and adjustment for both mother and baby. At Doulas of Orange County, we believe in the power of holistic care during this sacred phase, incorporating time-honored modalities that promote healing, restoration, and bonding.
What You Need to Know About Starting a Business When Welcoming a New Baby
Being a mom or dad is a full-time job, and so is starting your own business! We know first hand how hard it can be hard to combine the two. Starting up work again after welcoming a new baby can be challenging when your attention, time, and heart are split! Luckily, there are plenty of resources to help make it easier on you. Today we’re sharing a few of those resource— from doulas in Orange County to business formation services — that you can already start looking into even before the baby arrives to make your life easier further down the road.
Conquering Infant Colic the Doula Way
A colleague and I talked about soothing babies with colic over iced coffees at Kean Coffee last week. Both of us are currently working with families who have fussy babies, her as a newborn care specialist and me as a postpartum doula. We both noted how much more difficult colic is to cope with in the midst of and in the aftermath of Covid. Parents are having a more challenging time getting support from friends and family.
Bottle-Feeding Tips: Guidance from a Doula
There is more to giving a baby a bottle than just filling the bottle and putting it into your baby’s mouth. We asked the postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists of Orange County for their best bottle feeding tips and advice!
Baby Boredom Busters: Tips for Self-Isolation with Your Baby
Keeping babies busy can be difficult at the best of times, but if you have to self-isolate due to travel or illness during the pandemic, it is even more challenging. As lockdowns continue to sweep the nation and everyone is doing their best to prevent the spread of COVID-19, you may find your creativity running low, and your frustration levels high.
We have a few tips to help you plan your days and maximize bonding time when isolating with your baby.