Car Seat Installation – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (Crying)
Today I'm going to let you in on a little secret. One no one ever told me about when I was pregnant with my first. Lean in. Car seats are one of the most important safety decisions you're going to make for your family, and installing them is one of the most stressful,...
read moreAngie Helwich Doula Services Turns 2 – Giveaway Time Part 2 – CLOSED
As promised, here is my second giveaway in time for Mother's Day. That's right. It's time to... While I can't promise you fragrances, fine leather goods, or clothes, I *can* promise you some sweet goodies for you. Theo sea salt chocolate bar. A cute water bottle....
read moreAngie Helwich Doula Services Turns 2 – Giveaway Time! – CLOSED
Thanks to you, Angie Helwich Doula Services turned 2! In celebration of 2 years working with families, I'm having a 2-part giveaway this month to give back to you all. From chatting on Facebook, writing reviews, spreading the word to friends and family, I don't know...
read more12 Things to Remember…
...during the first 12 weeks postpartum. Inspired by this post, I decided to expand on the idea to create a visual guide for the 4th trimester, otherwise known as the first 3 months postpartum. It's a blur of hormones, interrupted sleep, adjusting to either a whole...
read more“Everything is Awful And I’m Not Okay”
A few months ago, I happened upon an inspiring blog post from Eponis | Sinope titled, "Everything is Awful and I'm Not Okay". If you've ever dealt with overwhelming moments in life or more serious bouts of anxiety/depression, a lot of these points may resonate with...
read moreDoula Work During Pregnancy
When I was just starting out as a brand new doula, I read a lot of blog posts written by experienced doulas about tricks of the trade and other lifestyle adjustments. It was immensely helpful to me. Now that I'm not so new anymore, I like to try to pay it forward for...
read moreThe Benefits of Prenatal Massage
This doula has a confession to make. It's only taken to my third pregnancy to finally embrace the wonders of prenatal massage. (I know!) Why did it take me so long? Honestly, because I didn't value self care enough and taking time for me. It's easy to justify spending...
read moreUnderstanding Birth Trauma
"In the end, a healthy baby and mom are all that matters." Chances are you've heard these words before, or maybe you've even said something like it to a new mom. For a mom dealing with the effects of birth trauma however, these words can do more harm than the...
read moreWhy I Became A Doula
March 22-28 is #worlddoulaweek. In celebration there are various posts, pictures, and more on social media discussing the global impact of doulas, how they help with families, and provide education and support in all birth situations. Choosing the doula for you...
read moreFinding Time for Self Care
Self care. What is it, why is it important, and what does it look like when you're still learning your way around new routines, understanding your baby's needs, and how to balance your relationship with your spouse, friends and family? When you're pregnant with your...
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