Nurtured Foundation has offered doula services in the Cleveland and Akron areas for over 3 years. During this time we have had the pleasure of working with many parents... read more →
Here is a little secret: Postpartum moms sometimes forget to eat. It’s true. One of the first things I ask my clients is, “When did you eat last?” and many... read more →
Preparing to return to work after having a baby can be a very emotional time. Typically, this is the first time mothers are entrusting their precious new child to someone... read more →
A popular hashtag in the postpartum doula world is #DoulasDoThat. Such posts are generally followed by a cute picture of the doula baby wearing, or preparing meals, perhaps doing some type... read more →
You are having twins! YAY! Twice the fun! Twice the love! Twice the stuff?!?! Not necessarily. Of course, you will need double the diapers, clothes, cribs, sheets, bottles, car seats... read more →
New parenthood is fraught with its ups and downs, laughter and tears, trial and error. I have lived through my own. Now I am lucky enough to participate in many... read more →
Postpartum Planning You are pregnant! Yay! Let the planning begin. You will get online and start reading about all the things you will need to do to prepare for the... read more →
After I end my postpartum doula services with a client, I ask them if they would be willing to provide me with a testimonial of my services and how it... read more →
Image above of Doula Nana with a laboring client. (Used with permission.) As a postpartum doula, I get asked many times if I am there for the birth. I think... read more →
It was the summer of 2002 when I found out I was pregnant with our first child, a boy. I was over the moon. It took my husband and I... read more →