by Alison Delaney | Apr 9, 2020 | Birth Doula, Birth Plan, Motherhood, Postpartum Doula
“The babies keep coming”: What the coronavirus pandemic means for people giving birth From breastfeeding in masks to virtual doulas, Covid-19 is changing pregnancy and birth. First Heather had to cancel her baby shower. She lives in Seattle, one of the first cities in...
by Alison Delaney | Apr 2, 2020 | Kids at Home, Occupying Kids At Home
101+ Ideas To Keep Your Kids Busy During Coronavirus Closures “Not going to lie, 2 more weeks of spring break is terrifying. My kids are already stir crazy!” That’s a text message I woke up to a few days ago, when our school district announced on the last day of...
by Alison Delaney | Apr 2, 2020 | Sleep
The Relationship Between Sleep and Life Expectancy Though it may seem counterintuitive, sleep is a busy time for your body. Various processes are at work that help everything from your cardiovascular system to your brain function at their best. It’s because of...
by Alison Delaney | Feb 23, 2020 | Child Care, Motherhood
A First-Time Mom Shares the Truth About Life After Baby written by SACHA STREBE UPDATED JAN 22, 2020 Becoming a first-time mom is a dramatic shift in any woman’s life, bringing with it a whole host of new and often overwhelming emotions.I t’s not just you anymore:...
by Alison Delaney | Feb 12, 2020 | Motherhood
The Key to Better Sleep When You Have a New Baby Fatigue is a common side effect of parenthood, especially during the first year, when both mothers and fathers experience disrupted sleep. But it can also be a sign of serious health issues like postpartum depression,...