I founded Blissful Birthing in January 2014. Since that time my team and I have worked with hundreds of families. The most common concern we see among new moms who …
What Breastfeeding Products Do I Need?
There are SO many products on the market geared towards breastfeeding moms. It can be super overwhelming to decide what you need to get – do you need it all? …
What Products Promote Bonding with my Baby?
It is February – the month of love! We thought it would be great to kick off the month with some of our favorite products to promote bonding with your …
What Does Overnight Postpartum Support Look Like?
Blissful Birthing has been offering overnight postpartum support for six years now. It is, by far, our most commonly requested service. Let’s face it – who here doesn’t like to …
Why It’s Not Cute When Your Baby Stays Awake All Day
Sleep is an essential part of our overall health. Our bodies need sleep to restore themselves. In fact, sleep begets sleep for babies, toddlers, and young children! What does that …
Pass the Mommy Juice! | The Dangerous Mommy Wine Culture
After a long, difficult day we all need to relax and unwind. This is self-care and how we do that will vary from one person to the next. There is …
What to Expect Your First Day Home with Baby
You’ve had your baby and everything seems to be going as expected during your hospital stay. You may be experiencing some hiccups with discomfort or breastfeeding, but you know that …
Setting Up a Baby Station
What is a “baby station”? Well, simply put, a lifesaver. Ok. I’m exaggerating…a little. You probably know that a newborn goes through between 10-14 diapers daily and, sometimes, a few …
What Will I Need After Giving Birth? | Postpartum Care Kit
One of the most common questions I have been asked is what a family needs for baby after s/he is born. But in all the planning we do as expecting …
Is a Weighed Feed Helpful for Breastfeeding Success?
Best practices for breastfeeding ‘success’ are constantly evolving as more information becomes available. For example, it used to be common to advise new moms to nurse their baby for 20 …
C Section Recovery Tips from Your Doulas
A C Section is major abdominal surgery and it requires special consideration for recovery. We won’t lie – c section recovery can be hard! Your doctor will advise you on …
Boost Your Milk Supply: A CLCs Take on Galactagogues
It is not uncommon for new mothers to wonder if they are making enough milk for their baby. A quick Google search for products to boost your milk will yield …
Safe Sleep Guidelines
There is a lot of conflicting information floating around Facebook mom groups as to how your baby should sleep and what is safe. At Blissful Birthing we take safe sleep …
Please Do Not Call Me a “Baby Nurse”
We often see on Facebook requests asking for a “baby nurse”. This term can have different meanings to different posters. Are they looking for help after their baby is born? …
A Vegan and a Vegetarian Walk into a Kitchen
Blissful Birthing’s team of labor and postpartum doulas, lactation counselors, and placenta encapsulators understand special diets. We all have personal, and professional, experience with dietary restrictions; our two main encapsulators …
Let Them Eat…Placenta?
Is eating your placenta right for you? What choices do you have? To be honest, there are probably more choices than you thought! In this blog we will present the …
Placenta Encapsulation FAQ
If you’re pregnant, you may have heard about placenta encapsulation at some point in your pregnancy. It is likely that you may have questions about what this entails, the benefits, …
No Kissing, Please!
Babies are SO cute and squishy! The urge to kiss your niece, nephew, or new grandchild may be overwhelming. But, as hard as it may be, please do not kiss the …
P is for Placenta Encapsulation
What is Placenta Encapsulation? Placenta encapsulation is a process that turns your placenta into a supplement that can ease your postpartum recovery. What do I need to do? When you …
L is for Lochia
Lochia is the term used for the bleeding occurring after giving birth. It is composed of blood, tissue, and bacteria and is akin to a very long, heavy period. You …
Oh, Baby! Take Your Shirt Off! | Skin-to-Skin
By now I’m sure you’ve seen the picture of “The Rock” skin-to-skin with his new daughter Tiana. It’s sweet, beautiful, and beneficial. You’ve likely heard about and researched the benefits …
Cord Care – What the Heck Do I Do with My Newborn’s Umbilical Stump?
You just gave birth and your new baby is perfect in every way. If you have friends or family with children, you may have practiced some baby care basics like changing …
What Preemie Parents Want You to Know
Did you know that preterm births account for 12% of births in the US? A premature baby is is one who is born between 27 and 34 weeks gestation. A baby …
Breastfeeding Basics – What You Need to Breastfeed Successfully
Nipple cream and nursing pads, breast shields and Boppys, shells and storage bags. Take a quick walk down the breastfeeding aisle at any baby store and your head is sure …
I Want to Stop Pumping! – How to Wean from the Breast Pump
rIf you’re an exclusively pumping or working mom you likely have a love/hate relationship with you breast pump. There will come a time that will likely be met with a …
Five Things You Don’t Have to Do (Just Because You’re Hiring a Doula)
Doulas are non-medical birth professionals who provide physical, emotional, and educational support before, during, and after the birth of a baby. A doula will support your decisions because you are the …
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