Shower your baby with the gift of a healthy parent!
Maintaining balance in a time of transformation is hard! That is why I do what I do! I work with families during one of the most exciting and stressful times in their lives. As a postpartum doula, I am warm, nurturing and confident and parents LOVE having me around. I am a supportive advisor and helper, professionally trained to provide postpartum support to your family. My goal is to help facilitate a smooth transition to parenthood by supplying reliable and factual information, reassurance and hands-on support! Below you will find a list of tips that will give you a good start. Try just one of these today and see how it makes a difference in your day! And please, don't hesitate to contact me at suzannamiller@positivepostpartum.org to learn more about my Positive Postpartum Service Packages including my online Positive Parent Coaching serving families nationwide!
★ Enjoy today, and accept that having a child changes things
★ Set realistic goals
★ Put people before things
★ Don't be afraid to say "no"
★ Turn "unpleasant" parental duties into enjoyable ones
★ Practice LONG DEEP breathing and always go back to your breath during times of stress
★ Be creative in finding ways to spend time with your partner
★ Take time for yourself- What sparks joy?
★ Use a "mother's helper" ★ Eat healthy foods ★ Exercise regularly
★ Take naps
★ Take care of yourself
★ Avoid over-scheduling
★ Look for ways to make routine tasks easier
★ Get out of the house ★ Follow your heart and listen to your baby
