When I walk into a home in those tender days after a baby is born, I know I’m entering a season of transformation. There’s often joy, yes, but also exhaustion, uncertainty, and a quiet hope that maybe, just maybe, you’re doing this “right.”

As a postpartum doula, I get to sit right in the middle of that swirl. Over the years, I’ve noticed that many parents ask the same things, though never in exactly the same way. These questions aren’t just about sleep and feeding—they’re about confidence, connection, and finding a way through the fog.

When I brought my first baby home, I thought I was prepared. I had the car seat installed, the tiny clothes washed, and a freezer full of casseroles. But within days, I realized something: nothing had prepared me for the physical recovery, the emotional ups and downs, and the sheer exhaustion of caring for a newborn around the clock.

This work is deeply personal to us, not just because of our professional experience, but because we’ve been there ourselves. We know how important it is to feel supported, heard, and cared for during this life-changing time.