Jocelyn Wells - Postpartum Doula

06/04/2023

It's happening!

Everyone's favourite prenatal class is back!

We know you don't want to read the books.

We know you have questions.

Grab a pint and join us as we tackle all things baby, postpartum, and preparing for what's next.

Tues June 27
7pm


Did we mention this makes a great Father's day gift??

Tickets available at the link in bio!

06/01/2023

Wondering what to do this weekend?

Come check out The Awesome Baby Show hosted by on Sunday from 10-3 at the Guelph farmers market.

You'll find me and many other vendors sharing the latest in all things baby.

Tickets are pay-what-you can with proceeds going to

It's going to be awesome!

09/23/2021

Tonight's the night!⁠
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We'll be moving indoors due to weather but we'll be there and we've got a few tickets left.⁠
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Let's recap what you're getting:⁠
🍻 a flight of ⁠
📗 instruction manuals for your new baby⁠
👩‍🏫 survival guide from me⁠
😎 a chance to hang out with ⁠
✔ priority access for our next event⁠
⁠...all of this for $30.⁠
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See you tonight?

09/21/2021

He probably won't read the books.

We know that.

But we can still help him be the kind of supportive and competent parent we know he can be! Send him to Royal City Brewing Company with The Dad Pub and I (Jocelyn Wells - Postpartum Doula).

We're sharing some of Guelph's finest craft beer as well as our best and helping him build his parenting toolbox. Tickets available here:

As new dads, it can be a scary time and comes with many questions. We're here to help! The Dad Pub x Jocelyn Wells presents The Dad's Surviv

09/13/2021

We know you're wondering.⁠
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Find out the answer with us at our first Dad Pub Newborn Survival Guide!⁠
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Learn about what to expect in the first few weeks postpartum and get the expert advice on how to survive. ⁠
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Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dads-survival-guide-to-newborns-tickets-169531975703

09/10/2021

Join myself and at on September 23 for our Newborn Survival Guide.⁠
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Build your baby toolbox and get the best dad hacks while enjoying some of Guelph's finest craft beers.

Only a few tickets available!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dads-survival-guide-to-newborns-tickets-169531975703

As new dads, it can be a scary time and comes with many questions. We're here to help! The Dad Pub x Jocelyn Wells presents The Dad's Surviv

05/23/2021

It was my email font that sent me over the edge last week.⁠
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A computer update changed the settings on my email, messing with my flow and how I like things. ⁠
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A big deal?⁠
Not really, not normally.⁠
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A big deal on this particular day, homeschooling, homeworking, surviving? ⁠
Oh hell yes.⁠
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My capacity is super low right now. I feel like I can't handle another thing.⁠
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So - I let some of the plastic balls drop.⁠
- increased our ice cream consumption⁠
- decreased our stressing about school⁠
- did less
- ⁠slept more

It didn't fix everything but it certainly helped. It at least allowed me the energy to change my email settings back to normal.

Recognizing that burnt out feeling and making small changes to help can be so important postpartum and beyond!

04/30/2021

Lots of new clients with new parents means lots of questions!⁠l.
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Here are the most common things we've been working through:⁠
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-comfy nursing positions that are easy on c-section incisions⁠
-when and how to give baby their first bath⁠
-how to use your new baby carrier
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New clients also mean I'm doing lots of cooking and baking and sharing lots of small gifts and sample products
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I've got space for more clients starting in June. Send me a message and let's set up our first call.

04/24/2021

Stop saying this. ⁠
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Stop saying this to other parents⁠.
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Stop saying this to yourself.

Stop minimizing your experiences because at least it's not worse.

YOUR feelings are valid and YOUR experiences matter.

When you say this to others- while your intentions are good, what they are actually looking for is validation, compassion, and empathy.

And those types of statements rarely start with 'at least'. ❤

04/23/2021

03/26/2021

I can't focus today.⁠
Everything is distracting.⁠
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Why yes internet, I DO want to see 21 recipes for leftover chicken. Surely something big has happened on social media in the last 5 minutes...I should check again.⁠
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On these days when things need to get done I use timers. I set a focus time of 10 or 15 minutes, whatever feels manageable, and get to it. Sometimes I keep going after the alarm and sometimes I don't.⁠
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I also try to take these days as a sign that maybe my brain is too busy and I probably haven't been listening to what my body needs.⁠
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Am I doing a million other things to avoid That One Thing?⁠
Have I had anything to eat besides coffee and mini eggs?⁠
Did I stay up late (again) watching Schitt's Creek (again)?⁠
Am I in the luteal phase of my cycle?⁠
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Focus and productivity ebb and flow and I've learned to be ok with that but I've also learned a few tricks to help.⁠
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It works with kids too!⁠
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I put on a great song and get them to tidy up for 4 minutes. They know as soon as the song is over they're done.⁠
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Or when it's almost time to leave the park - we agree on a time and set a timer. (of course there are still complaints, but at least they were part of the decision and can anticipate it rather than me arbitrarily deciding)⁠
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Timers are also great if mealtime is a struggle! It can help kids sit at the table longer or stretch more than 5 minutes between asking for the next snack.