Deep Roots Doula Blog
An informative blog about motherhood, postpartum care, and nourishing foods to support you through it all.
Holding the Moments After Birth
How can we hold the moments after birth, so they don’t slip on by like water through our hands?
The Hidden Postpartum
Postpartum isn’t just after you give birth. Miscarriage, abortion, loss - these are hidden times that women need extra support, too.
Gathering Your Care Community
An important aspect of postpartum planning: who is on your team?
Six Reasons to Invest in Mother-Centered Postpartum Care
There is plenty of built-in support for baby, but who is looking after mama? Why mother-focused support matters.
The Feminine Mindset: Avoiding the Information Trap as a Mother
Five ways to avoid the advice & information trap as a new mother and foster your own intuition.
Democratic Self-Care: Your Breath
Breath is our most simple and powerful tool to restore health during the postpartum period.
Postpartum Reading List
Here is a short list of books to look for at your local library or bookstore (used or new!) to prepare for postpartum.
Protected Sleep
If you are feeling out of touch and exhausted, protected sleep is a way for you to get a couple hours of deeper sleep.
Night-time Lactation Bars
Whether you are nursing your baby at night or not, you need something to snack on! These are great to keep in a bowl by where your feed your baby at night. Dad may also enjoy this power snack.
Afternoon Peanut Butter Smoothie
This smoothie has rolled oats (well-known galactagogue) to promote lactation and is a perfect afternoon treat.
5 BIG Needs For Your Postpartum
In many cultures, the immediate postpartum period is regarded as a critical time for women to heal both physically and emotionally after birth.
