Posts by Betsy Quilligan
DMV Perinatal Mental Health Symposium
This month, nine Metropolitan Doulas attended a gathering of professionals who work with pregnant and postpartum women – doctors, nurses, therapists, midwives, doulas, massage therapists, social workers, and beyond. We met for four hours to talk about perinatal mental health resources in our region and how we can better work together to serve families. Since…
Read MoreGetting Out of the House with Your Newborn
During the first few weeks with a newborn, loading everything up and venturing out for a cup of coffee can seem impossible. What if the baby needs to eat? What if she poops? You’re too sleep-deprived anyway — isn’t it easier to just stay home? There are several benefits to getting out of the house,…
Read MoreFeeding Your Family
Having an infant dramatically changes your daily schedule, and trying to maintain good sleep and eating habits can become very difficult. Your self-care as parents sometimes takes the back burner, but disregarding your needs entirely can affect the health of your whole family. Eating healthy meals and snacks regularly can give you the energy you…
Read MorePaced Bottle Feeding
Many of the families we work with use bottles with their infants. It can be used as the primary way to feed the baby, as a supplemental tool, or in transition to both parents returning to work. Though it seems pretty intuitive — insert nipple to baby’s mouth — we do have some tips for…
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