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THE POSTPARTUM BLOG

What Is a Postpartum Plan and Do I Really Need One?

12 Signs of a healthy postpartum

What to do when a pandemic wasn’t in your birth plan

How to thrive through the holidays as a pregnant and or new parent

2019 Holiday Gift Guide: For The New Parent Who Just Gave Birth or Will Give Birth Soon

How To Take Maternity Leave When You Are An Entrepreneur| A Postpartum Doula’s Perspective

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Proudly providing pregnancy and postpartum support to new families in Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virgina including the communities of Annapolis, Adams Morgan, Alexandria, Anacostia, Arlington, Arnold, Ashburn, Annandale, Bethesda, Brentwood, Bladensburg, Brookland, Bowie, Capitol Hill, Capitol Heights, Cottage City, Cheverly, Columbia Heights, College Park, Crofton, Davidsonville, Dupont Circle, Fairfax, Ft. Washington, Foggy Botton, Gambrills, Glenarden, Hanover, Landover, Lanham, Laurel, Manassas, Millersville, National Harbor, New Carrolton, Odenton, Oxon Hill, Reston, Riverdale, Rockville, Seat Pleasant, Shaw, Tysons, Silver Spring, Corner, Upper Marlboro, University Park, Vienna, Waldorf, Woodbridge, Woodley Park and more!

What does your #breastfeedingstation look like?? D What does your #breastfeedingstation look like?? Do you have a breastfeeding station??
I’m really missing working in person with client I’m really missing working in person with clients right now. It’s especially hard because birth does not stop for a pandemic. And I see more and more new parents struggling with prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression as they deal with the stress of uncertainty surrounding their births. It’s estimated that about 1 in 5 birthing people experience some form of postnatal depression or anxiety. However with the current situation it’s now estimated that number is now more like 1 in 3. Quarantine means isolation, and for a new parent that isolation means less of the communication, support and nurturing that is so crucial to #thrivingpostpartum. I am here for you, birthing parents and support parents. I am focusing my services on helping new parents plan ahead as well as stay connected during their postpartum adjustment. Through zoom postpartum planning workshops you will be armed with the knowledge and a solid plan to help you get the most out of your postpartum experience. My virtual postpartum doula packages will keep you connected not only with me as your Doula but also to the community of love and support surrounding you. And my virtual postpartum support groups will help you meet other new parents like you so that you can be and receive a light that can often times brighten up some of the darkest moments. Despite what current policies and procedures might dictate, you are not alone and you don’t have to do this alone. #theprimadoula #virtualpostpartumsupport #virtualpostpartumdoula #postpartumplan #birthplan #quarantinedpostpartum #quarantinepregnancy #districtmotherhued #30weekspregnant #31weekspregnant #32weekspregnant #33weekspregnant #34weekspregnant #35weekspregnant #36weekspregnant #37weekspregnant #38weekspregnant #39weekspregnant #40weekspregnant #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #fourthtrimester
#blackouttuesday #blackouttuesday
Community is everything when it comes to motherho Community is everything when it comes to motherhood/parenthood. Seriously. There are levels to this...your partner, immediate family, extended family and friend and the greater local community. When you’re creating your postpartum plan be sure to Include each level in your circle of support. Repost from @blackmomskillingit #blackmomskillingit #36weeks #37weekspregnant #dmvmomtribe #pregnantmama #thebump #whattoexpect #mommybody #mommotivation #thisispostpartum #34weekspregnant de#35weekspregnant #36weekspregnant #37weekspregnant #38weekspregnant #39weekspregnant #40weekspregnant #41weekspregnant #42weekspregnant #pregnantmom
It’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness week! One It’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness week! One in five women experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, also known as PMADS. One of the disorders included in PMADS is Postpartum Anxiety. Postpartum Anxiety is a mental health disorder that women can experience after giving birth as well as in the end stages of pregnancy. It is important to know the symptoms so that you can get the help you need. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone and this is not the end of your story. Dear one in five, you are #NOTABADMOM.
April is #cesareanawarenessmonth and I just want April is #cesareanawarenessmonth and I just want to shout out all of amazing mothers who had csections. No matter you got there, your birth is an amazing story💜
Happy World Doula Week!! I'm Alisa, a stay at home Happy World Doula Week!! I'm Alisa, a stay at home mom, postpartum doula and virtual postpartum coach. I provide postpartum support to new families in Maryland and the DC metro area as well as virtual postpartum coaching to new parents globally. What about you?? Who are you and where are you from? Before I became a doula I worked as a home visitor for a mother baby focused non profit organization. Although, I was achieving my goal of support new moms and their babies during the postpartum period, my main job was helping these moms to survive. The job was stressful but rewarding. I absolutely loved the moms I was supporting and the work I was doing but I also knew I wanted to help moms to thrive through their postpartum. It wasn't until I experienced my own postpartum struggles that I learned about postpartum doulas and their unique role. Schedule your free postpartum consult at theprimadoula.com Let's connect @theprimadoula #worlddoulaweek2020 #worlddoulaweek #wdw2020 #BlackBirthworker #postpartumdoula #welcometomotherhood #dmvmomtribe #babies #bestmomever #birthingperson #marylanddoula #postpartummaryland #DoulaSomeGood #blackmotherhoodmatters #motherhoodmatters #washingtonian #marylander #blackdoula #birthartsdoula #birthartsinternational @birthartsinternational
Happy Doula Week!! Doula-ing is the act of educati Happy Doula Week!! Doula-ing is the act of educating, loving, embracing, advocating for and assisting a new parent during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I am so honored to be on this path of supporting new parents and grateful for all of the amazing moms and dads that welcome me into their homes and onto their support teams. And in this time of great change and unknown, I am providing virtual postpartum support to any new parents in need. Email me at alisa@theprimadoula.com or check out the link in my bio to learn more. Schedule your free consult theprimadoula.com Let's connect @theprimadoula #worlddoulaweek2020 #worlddoulaweek #wdw2020 #BlackBirthworker #postpartumdoula #welcometomotherhood #dmvmomtribe #babies #bestmomever #birthingperson #marylanddoula #postpartummaryland #DoulaSomeGood
#HappyChanukah #MerryChristmas #HabariGani from th #HappyChanukah #MerryChristmas #HabariGani from the White/Swanns to you and yours!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK. Pregnancy is a grea TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK. Pregnancy is a great time to work on creating a deeper bond with your partner or spouse. You may already be feeling some of the transformative effects of the childbearing year. And knowing that your partner is still on your team and present and invested can help deepen your intimacy and strengthen the bond you have with one another. Be honest and open with your partner about joys AND fears. Ask for what your need. And be ready to let go a little. This will also lay a strong foundation for you to stand on as a family as you go through the 4th trimester and postpartum. It will be messy. You will be vulnerable. But you will thrive through it with your partner firmly by your side.
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