Nanny and a Postpartum Doula I was in the store the other day with my daughter when the conversation came up. You know, “what do you do for a living?” I actually really love talking about what I do and what The Jacksonville Baby Company brings to the shores of the First Coast! So, I …
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What do postpartum doulas do? Imagine for a few minutes you’ve given birth to your beautiful baby. Your baby is a few hours old. You’re exhausted, hungry for real food, and completely overjoyed with your new tiny bundle of love. Its two days in now. You haven’t gotten much sleep at the hospital with all …
The Best Doulas in Jax! I feel pretty lucky, Jacksonville is a diverse city! Jacksonville has live sports, entertainment, loads of artistic talent, and activities for people of all ages and interests. Those who call the First Coast home are fortunate to have access to a variety of options during the childbearing years. Finding the best …
Our Fur Baby Died, If I Had a Doula that Day Over the years I knew that the day would come we would have to say goodbye to our sweet baby. I knew that his average lifespan was only 10-12 years, but the heart never really prepares for such loss. It was a long week, …
Favorite Things Authored by Heather Horrell, wife, mother, my personal friend, and badass business owner at Grow Family Yoga and Wellness! Our Favorite Things? Holidays and perfect little gifts. Halloween to New Year’s is a magical time of year! Christmas can especially be a time for our favorite things. The “Sound of Music” perfectly …
My Doctor Is Against Hiring a Doula If I had a dollar every time I heard someone say, “My doctor is against hiring a doula” I’d be rich. While I wish it weren’t that way, I’m not surprised. Ask your medical provider and they’ll probably openly share that while they’ve worked with a few good ones …
This is part 4 in 6 part blog series Titled; Guilt, Inadequacy, and Insufficient Funds See bottom of page for details. “Guilt, can become the ultimate enabler!”~Elizabeth Luke Continued… I shared my feelings with my husband, who at the time seemed to be absent emotionally. Maybe it was just me I thought, …
The last few years have been full of discourse surrounding gender inequality and the associated wage gap. People blame employers, politics, and policies. While these factors definitely contribute to why the wage gap won’t close in the United States, the biggest hurdle to closing the wage gap is women themselves. Yea. Us. Spend time in …
GIVE ME ALL THE FOOD!!! This is what it can look or sound like. Seriously. Nursing can be a challenge for many other reasons such as cracked nipples, engorgement, pumping, the list goes on. (Don’t fret, it isn’t always difficult and there are loads of resources). Many, many women have a relatively easy time …
Cesarean Birth Recovery Essentials Cesarean birth recovery is a question we get asked about alot. Are you planning a cesarean birth? Do you want to be prepared in the instance that you may need one? Keep this short list handy! Be sure to print this so that you can bring it with you on your …
