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As a postpartum doula, caring for a family means caring for more than just the baby.It’s answering allllllll the questio...
10/16/2026

As a postpartum doula, caring for a family means caring for more than just the baby.

It’s answering allllllll the questions that come with a whole new world of baby things, helping the household keep ticking through the chaos with meals and folded laundry, and gently reminding parents to rest, hydrate, and give their own bodies time to recover.

I recently crossed paths with a former postpartum mama in a professional setting, where she was seeing my now-grown daughter. After the appointment, she apologized to my daughter for chatting with me the whole time, then quietly added, “She took care of me.”

Those words have stayed with me.

In the excitement of a new baby, so much of the attention naturally goes to the little one. And of course, those little sweet potatos need all that love and care. But the people who have just become parents need it, too.

Sometimes, the most meaningful part of postpartum support isn't a particular task or piece of advice. It's making sure the person caring for everyone else feels cared for, too.
Because the baby matters. And so does the person becoming their parent. ❤️





10/13/2026

The doula you get at the start of a week of overnight shifts vs. the doula you get at the end. 😂

Same warm smile. Same non-judgmental, evidence-based support. Same goal of helping parents get the best night of sleep possible and feel confident in their parenting journey.

Same doula. Just a wee bit more fatigued and
s l i g h t l y less detail-oriented. 👀

Overnight shifts are one of my favourite ways to support new families. They’re also what clued me in to just how much I love this job. Because, friends, I LOOOOVE to sleep. And yet, here I am, happily protecting yours. ❤️

Tell me, would daytime or overnight support be at the top of your postpartum wishlist?

10/06/2026

Burping tip ~ Do the dangle!

Follow along with me and Jojo, my, er, willing baby.

Gently pick baby up under their armpits, allowing your fingers to support their head, and let their body stretch down. Give them a light dangle motion. Often, simply picking baby up and repositioning them into a better burping spot naturally creates the dangle.

This helps any trapped air find its way through the digestive system, making for easier burps... and often t***s!

I’m a fan of some firm tapping on their back to help bring up those burps, but my go-to move is placing my thumb and forefinger on either side of the spine and firmly but gently pressing in as I run my fingers up their back. This encourages a little wriggle, which often brings air along with it!

Is there a best way, a magical way, to burp your little one?

Everyone has their preferred method, but I find it depends entirely on how much air your little one took in while feeding and on their specific body mechanics.

Try a few and see which one is a hit with your baby!

10/02/2026

Have you noticed the “mom claw”? (I swear I didn’t name it!!!

Cue the Toy Story aliens: 👽 “The claaaw!” 😂

It’s that position you find yourself in when you’re holding a baby and your wrist twists, fingers spread wide around their hips or legs, keeping them snug against you while your other hand is free to actually get things done.

I see this little claw in so many pictures of me holding babies, all the way back to before I even had my own.

It’s such an instinctive movement, born out of necessity. You’re holding a baby, but you’re also trying to eat, drink, open a cupboard, answer a toddler, fold laundry… you know, all the things.
The trouble is, doing this over and over can put a lot of strain on your wrists and hands. It can contribute to de Quervain’s tenosynovitis (sometimes called “washerwoman’s wrist”), which affects the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. It can also aggravate carpal tunnel symptoms, including numbness and tingling in your hands and fingers.

Or, if you’re like me, you get the whole delightful collection! 😂

A few things that have helped me over the years:
• Nerve-flossing exercises through my shoulders
• Cold water or ice packs on my hands and wrists
• Ibuprofen when inflammation flares
• Physiotherapy, back when my now-adult children were babies
• Wrist splints at night or on long drives
What helps the most, of course, is catching myself before I make “the claw” and consciously changing my grip to something more stable.

If you’re spending your days holding a baby, pay attention to what your hands and wrists are doing. Your body is working hard too, and it deserves a little care.

Having pains? What has worked for you? Please share!!

The newborn phase. The trenches. Those blurry first weeks. The fourth trimester. Bringing home a baby. Whatever you call...
09/18/2026

The newborn phase. The trenches. Those blurry first weeks. The fourth trimester. Bringing home a baby.

Whatever you call it, it’s a disorienting, sleep-deprived identity whirlwind with a side quest of keeping a tiny human alive.

So, from your friendly neighbourhood postpartum doula, here are a few secrets to surviving it:

🤍 You are not “bad at this.” You are just awake, again, at 2:13am and yes, that is HARD.
🤍 Nothing about this phase is particularly efficient. Stop trying to speedrun it. You’ll spend 20 minutes getting yourself comfortable only to have the baby wake up immediately. It happens.
🤍 “Sleep when the baby sleeps” is a pipe dream. In reality, you might spend that precious window staring at your phone, overthinking your entire existence, or finally drinking that coffee you reheated for the third time. You’re not alone!
🤍 If the baby falls asleep on you, congratulations. You are now furniture. Do not disturb the baby. Embrace your inner sloth. Nothing wrong with contact naps!
🤍 You will Google things that sound absolutely unhinged, like “Why is my newborn grunting like a baby goat?” This is normal. But I will remind you that Google has never had a baby, and I am happy to be your resource!
🤍 You do not need to “figure your baby out” immediately. Newborn potatoes are adorable, but they don’t know what’s going on either. You’re both learning. You’re both guessing. And that’s okay.
🤍 Some nights you may start thinking you’ve made a terrible mistake. By morning, you’ll probably feel much less dramatic about it. Sleep deprivation is a liar. Don’t let the hard moments win.

This phase isn’t about thriving.

It’s about surviving. Recovering. Finding your flow. Asking for and accepting support. Nourishing your body. Hydrate, rest, repeat. Laugh when you can. Cry when you need to.

If you’re in the thick of it right now, please hear me:

This is hard.
You are not doing it wrong.
You are learning.
Your baby is learning.
And you do not have to do it all alone. 🤍

 

**Available while supplies last or until Sept 5**FREE Via the Halifax Diaper Bank (message via Facebook, email lydiaoreg...
08/24/2026

**Available while supplies last or until Sept 5**

FREE Via the Halifax Diaper Bank (message via Facebook, email [email protected], or contact me and I'll pass it along)

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🔥 Overstock for everyone! 🔥 No matter your income, if you can use any of these items, please send me a message. 😊

- pocket cloth diapers (not pictured) with a million extra liners.
- swim diapers (enough for every baby in the HRM 😅)
- Enfacare formula for premature/low birth weight babies.
- Duocal high-cal medical food for failure to thrive/severe food allergies.
- bottles of different brands, glass and plastic!
- como tomo bottle set

What did you need most during your postpartum journey?Just a few reasons why you should work with me (or another postpar...
08/06/2026

What did you need most during your postpartum journey?

Just a few reasons why you should work with me (or another postpartum doula!), but my top skill isn't even listed here - it's my ability to be flexible and tackle whatever is needed in the moment. Whether that's an empathetic ear, answers to all your questions, help with that first bath, support through the day 3–5 hormone crash, or just someone to cuddle your baby while you close your eyes for a bit... I'm your gal. And pssst... I can usually do several of those things at once!

My ultimate goal is simple: to do whatever I can to help you breathe a little easier during your postpartum journey.

Using your recipes or mine, I can keep your fridge stocked with nourishing meals and grab-and-go snacks, help keep you in clean clothes, and make sure you're eating off clean dishes. 😉

I've (mostly) gotten over being embarrassed about parents hearing me sing nonsense songs to babies or bust out my questionable dance moves to keep them soothed and entertained.

And finally, I always hope to work myself out of a job. Helping you trust your instincts and build confidence is one of my greatest joys. Watching you bloom and realize, "I've got this," makes my heart sing. 💗

I truly love what I do. Caring for families is close to my heart, and it's a privilege to be trusted in such a vulnerabl...
08/03/2026

I truly love what I do. Caring for families is close to my heart, and it's a privilege to be trusted in such a vulnerable season.

It is deeply rewarding, but it can also be emotionally heavy. When you spend your days holding space for others, it's easy to carry a little of that weight away with you. (Which I really hope lightens your load!!)

So, about once a month, I take a few quiet hours to refill my own cup so I can continue showing up with the calm, compassionate, non-judgemental support every family deserves.

Today, it was at Saltair Nordic Spa & Wellness ! Truly refreshing! How do you fill your cup??


07/03/2026

Resetting your space is one of my fave ways to make a big impact during our visit!

Parenthood is messy. Kids are messy. Toys and *stuff* just pile up and spread around. Life happens. But clutter - even the innocent leftovers of the super fun time the toddler had while you fed the baby - has a way of weighing you down. And when you're already running in empty, this clutter can feel incredibly heavy.

I'm happy to send you for a nap while I whip up some tasty goodies and reset your space. Wake up feeling refreshed - body, mind and home!

06/23/2026

What does a postpartum doula do on shift?
It can vary from doula to doula, but my personal goal is to do whatever is needed to bring you some peace during this transitional time!

Day shifts
While each visit is flexible and often based on the individual needs of the moment, they typically follow a similar 3-hour format:

👶 Debrief with the parents on what's been happening since our last visit and answering any questions
👶 2–3 recipes of your choosing; most often a meal, a baked good, and a snack (power balls are my top requested snack!).
👶 I clean as I go and often reset the kitchen and main living space. You won't be dealing with a mess of dishes when I leave!
👶 1–2 loads of laundry washed, dried, & folded
👶 Parents can nap, having a hot shower, eat a meal, have quality time with their partner or other child(ren)

Sometimes families just want me to sit with baby, keep them cozy and asleep, or do some developmentally appropriate play. And that's okay, too. Whatever you need, I'm game!

Night shifts:
Generally 8–10 hours, so I can tackle more of the above. My ultimate goal is protecting your sleep:

👶 Typically 3–4 recipes and 3–4 loads of laundry (if your home layout allows me to do that without waking you up!).
👶 Bottle-fed babies: parents can wake up fully refreshed in the morning while I take care of all of baby's needs.
👶 Breast/chest-fed babies, I bring them to you when they wake for a feed, then whisk them away for a diaper change and resettle them so you can maximize your sleep

❓️Common Question
Q: I don't know how I feel about having someone in my home while I sleep.
A: Totally fair! I try to do a meet-and-greet with all families prior to our first visit, and I'm more than willing to work within your comfort level. Sometimes families try a day visit or two first and then transition to night care once we're all familiar with each other.

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Halifax, NS
B0J,B3A TO B4G

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