There are 5 universal needs of postpartum. This concept is taken from the book “The Fourth Trimester” which I highly recommend reading. In this blog, I go over these 5 needs and share my perspective on why they are so important and how you can incorporate them in your own postpartum.

Julia WheelockJanuary 25, 2023postpartum doula, doula service, postpartum care, certified lactation counselor, certified doula

Do You Know Why is Rest Important Postpartum?

We hear a lot about resting and the importance of rest during postpartum, at least I’m constantly harping on about it! What I’ve learned from talking with women and hearing many different stories and experiences is that most women actually don’t know WHY it’s important to rest. Knowing the why is so important, education is power! So let’s talk about it.

Julia WheelockJanuary 25, 2023postpartum doula, postpartum care, doula service, certified doula, certified lactation counselor

12 Tips to Make the Most of a Meal Train

This blog post is filled with 12 tips and tricks to either really set yourself up with exactly what you need to stay well nourished postpartum, or feel empowered to really bless someone with meals in a way you know will be a true support.

Julia WheelockDecember 14, 2022certified lactation counselor, certified doula, doula service, postpartum doula, postpartum care

Mother Focused Registry

This post is challenging how we typically think about “Baby Shower Registries”, it’s challenging the mass marketing directed at mothers lying to them that in order to be successful at motherhood they need these 150 baby products, devices, outfits and a perfectly designed nursery. Yes, you need some diapers, some clothes, a car seat etc, but what your baby needs FAR and above anything else is for their mother to be WELL, whole, nurtured and deeply cared for.

Julia WheelockNovember 16, 2022postpartum care, postpartum doula, doula service, certified doula, certified lactation counselor

Chocolate Energy Bites Recipe

A lovely, sweet, supportive and easy to grab little bite for all the times you need fuel.

Julia WheelockSeptember 21, 2022certified lactation counselor, certified doula, doula service, postpartum care, postpartum doula

Becoming Real

“Real isn't how you were made," said the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time...you become Real.”

Julia WheelockAugust 11, 2022postpartum doula, postpartum care, certified lactation counselor, certified doula, doula service

5 Simple Ways to Support a New Mom

Moms are undergoing HUGE physical/emotional and even spiritual transformation postpartum and need as much support as possible, both physical and emotional.

Julia WheelockJuly 15, 2021certified lactation counselor, certified doula, doula service, postpartum doula, postpartum care

How are Birth Doulas and Postpartum Doulas Different?

There are a lot of similarities between a birth and postpartum doula, but what are the differences?

Julia WheelockMay 31, 2021doula service, certified doula, postpartum doula, postpartum care, certified lactation counselor

A Survivor's Guide to Surviving Survival Mode

A Survivor’s Guide to Surviving Survival Mode will equip you with practical steps to get through the “adverse and unusual circumstances” that you’re challenged with throughout life.

Julia WheelockMay 21, 2021certified lactation counselor, certified doula, doula service, postpartum doula, postpartum care

Fostering Intuition

5 ways to intentionally allow your natural intuition to lead

Julia WheelockApril 14, 2021postpartum care, postpartum doula, doula service, certified lactation counselor, certified doula

Intuition, Confidence and Mom Shame

Intuition, confidence, judgement and mom shaming are all intricately connected, I think it’s time we talk about how, why and what we, as moms, can do about it.

Julia WheelockApril 14, 2021postpartum care, postpartum doula, doula service, certified lactation counselor, certified doula

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