A giant resource list for safe infant sleep

Looking for trusted, evidence-based infant sleep resources? This giant list is perfect for doulas, midwives, and postpartum professionals. Find expert advice from AAIMH, BASIS, ABA, Red Nose, UNICEF, and more. Help parents make informed decisions about safe sleep, co-sleeping, and baby sleep habits. Bookmark now for easy access to the best sleep resources!

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How to help new parents get more sleep

Struggling with sleep as a new parent? This guide shares expert-backed strategies to help your clients get more rest—without extra stress. From co-sleeping tips to power naps and circadian rhythms, learn how to support postpartum families with gentle, practical solutions. Discover evidence-based advice on improving sleep for new parents and helping them feel more rested and supported.

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Why unconscious biases matter for postpartum doulas

Learn why providing unbiased support is harder than it sounds, and how you can develop the skills to treat all your postpartum clients equally. We explore how to connect with compassion, stay professional even when you don’t agree with your clients’ choices, and ultimately become a better postnatal doula.

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Mythbusting: Are women’s hips too small for childbirth?

Did you know that it’s a myth that women’s hips are too small? Find out what the scientific evidence really says about why human babies are born so small and helpless. Explore the history of human development to understand why intensive support is essential for new parents. What can we do to rebuild the village of support for newborn mothers?

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Are humans mothering in captivity?

Have you ever wondered why postpartum mothers feel so alone and exhausted? Do you worry that postpartum depression rates are on the rise in industrialised countries? In this blog post we explore how the loss of a supportive community impacts mothers and babies. Find out what human mothers today have in common with a mother gorilla in an Ohio Zoo…

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My husband won’t let me start a postpartum care business

Do you want to start a successful postpartum care business, but your husband isn’t completely on board? Discover how you can discuss the pros and cons of becoming a postnatal support professional, without it ending in divorce or tears! Find out how to take your husband from unsupportive to being your biggest cheerleader, so you can succeed in business and help families thrive.

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How failing fast led to a six-figure business

After 15 years in the maternal care industry, I’m noticing an exciting shift. Services and products that were once quite niche are moving into the mainstream. The needs of lactating breasts and bleeding uteruses are becoming more visible rather than being hidden away like something shameful. Have you noticed this too?

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How becoming a doula may be your best career move yet

Becoming a postpartum doula allows you to care for new parents while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Discover the 5 steps to make postpartum work a full-time occupation. Find out what to wear as a doula, what to call yourself, and why this role is so vital to the health of mothers and their families.

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Cooking scares me! And other questions from our FAQs file

This blog unpacks the top 10 questions from our last webinar about working in postpartum care, as well as the Postpartum Education and Care Training. Julia answers questions about postpartum care and education: learn how to become a doula even if you hate cooking, find out if you need business insurance, and discover how to market yourself and get your first postpartum client. We’ve loosely edited the transcript for clarity.

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From patchwork career to postpartum care professional

A blog by Antonia Anderson on how her existing skills and training carried over from previous jobs into postpartum care work, why it’s okay not to feel fulfilled by motherhood and how you can funnel your passion for helping mothers into a sustainable career. Reflect on how your unique life and work experience might help you excel at running a postpartum care business.

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