Babies Need Boxes As birth doulas and postpartum doulas serving the Cleveland area, we work with many families. For our postpartum doulas a big part of our job is to... read more →
Birth Trauma and PTSD Impacts Mothers Childbirth often does not go as planned. Sometimes these unanticipated events escalate far beyond minor changes in the birth plan and on to true... read more →
Healthy Sleep Foundation for the Infant Although circadian rhythms don’t mature until around 4 months of age, there are definitely ways to lay a healthy sleep foundation for your little... read more →
Breastfeeding the First Week Preparing to have a baby can be pretty overwhelming, but breastfeeding doesn't have to be. Here are some tips to get you through breastfeeding the first... read more →
Diastasis Rectus Abdominus DRA—What is it and what can I do about it? Diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA) is a separation in the rectus abdominus muscle. As a BIRTHFIT Regional Director... read more →
Tips to Newborn Sleep Why is it that newborn babies often sleep like little angels all day, and then turn into cranky devils by night? Well, let’s think about the environment... read more →
Placenta encapsulation is quickly growing in popularity with pregnant women. Many people have heard of placenta encapsulation, but are not quite sure what it is, how it works, or their... read more →
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 →