I Needed Someone to Check on Me Long Before Six Weeks - A Personal Postpartum Story

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I Needed Someone to Check on Me Long Before Six Weeks - A Personal Postpartum Story

“Now I understand why people shake their babies.” Have you ever had a thought steal into your head that was too scary to say out loud? Doulas of Raleigh Co-Owner Kelly Rutan has. Today on the blog she is sharing an intensely personal story from her postpartum experience to remind us what this time in a new mother’s life is like and to also hopefully show us what it could be like if we got the help we needed.

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You're Not a Perfect Mom And Here's Why

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You're Not a Perfect Mom And Here's Why

How many times a day have you looked at your new baby, looked around your home, and crucified yourself because you are not a perfect mom? How many times a day do you beat yourself up because this new parenthood thing is SO different from how you imagined it would be? We see you. And we’ve got something we need to say to you.

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If I Could Just....Fill in the Blanks with Overnight Doulas

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If I Could Just....Fill in the Blanks with Overnight Doulas

What could you do with a full night of restful, deep sleep? Would you be more patient with your older kids and your partner? Would you have the energy to do more of what you wanted to do? Would you be able to ____ (fill in the blank)? It’s time to fill in those blanks and actually get more sleep. We make it happen with our overnight postpartum doulas.

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Have You Heard of the Magic Postpartum Pill?

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Have You Heard of the Magic Postpartum Pill?

Have you seen placenta encapsulators pushing the benefits of "magic" pills? Well, unfortunately the early postpartum period is not a fairy tale, so beware of anyone selling magic pills. We tell you why.

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Everything You DON'T Know About Postpartum Depression

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Everything You DON'T Know About Postpartum Depression

We know you've heard of postpartum depression. But we also know you haven't heard the full story behind postpartum mood disorders. Today's blog tackles the topics that we just aren't talking about.

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Placenta Encapsulation: Why Would Anyone Do That?

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Placenta Encapsulation: Why Would Anyone Do That?

You've probably heard of placenta encapsulation. But why would anyone do that?! Check out our latest blog to learn about the benefits our clients have experienced with placenta encapsulation.

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Postpartum Doulas: Your Postpartum Cheerleaders

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Postpartum Doulas: Your Postpartum Cheerleaders

Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah. We say, "Postpartum," and you say..."Depression." What?! No, we want you to say "Doula!" That's because postpartum doulas are every new parent's postpartum cheerleaders and we want you all to know more about us.

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