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3 Reasons You Should Hire a Postpartum Doula
3 Reasons You Should Hire a Postpartum Doula

Listen. You can’t pour from an empty cup. You have to put on your oxygen mask first. {Feel free to insert your favorite analogy about self care here}.

Struggling as a new mom doesn’t earn you a badge of honor. There’s no prize for who suffers the most in any given Mommy Group. This is why asking for help isn’t harmful. This is why handing your baby to a trusted, vetted, experienced, empathetic, kind professional is not only a good thing, but a GREAT thing! You can have it all! You can be rested AND bond with your baby. In all actuality, being rested and supported and confident makes you a better parent. Weird, huh?

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Postpartum, Postpartum Doula, Parenting, Newborn Care, Self Care, Wellness, Working momsMary Popeparenting, parenting hacks, parenting tips, support for new parents, support for new mom, postpartum support, postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, night nanny, overnight care for newborns, sibling doulas, postpartum doula near me, postpartum body, postpartum depressionComment
Fun In The Sun With A Baby (Sun Safety For Your Infant)
Fun In The Sun With A Baby (Sun Safety For Your Infant)

Sun exposure is excellent for boosting both mood and energy—you may be tempted to strip down to your sunnies and scoot out the door with the kids in tow!

But seeking sun exposure safely is important, and it’s a little more complicated than sunscreen when it comes to our littlest people. So, here are our top tips for protecting your new babe while you both get some much-needed time outdoors:

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Babies, Kansas City, Motherhood, Parenting, Postpartum, Fatherhood, Newborn CareMary Popenewborn care, summer fun, baby safety, sun safety, sunscreen recommendations, babywearing, infant fun, infant safety, parenting tips, parenting Comment