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Dads and Partners: Having a doula may get you laid.

5/20/2014

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Oxytocin breakdown
Science porn.
Doula awesomness pie chartInside a doula's head
So now that I've gotten you to click on the blog, you're considered a "captive audience". No turning back now, folks. First let me introduce the topic, oxytocin, and why you need to "fall in love" with it (pun intended). 




When you hire a doula, you are hiring more than just the person, you are hiring the virtual lending library of information in her head.  And there is nothing a doula loves more than offering you a piece of useful advice that you may not have gotten elsewhere. We live for that shit, and when it works, double score.





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Naps: Why They're Awesome, and You Need One.

5/6/2014

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Napping is crucial during the postpartum period...for parents too!
Naps have become another four letter word in my household. Much like the mysterious toilet paper thief (why is the roll ALWAYS empty when I sit down?!), naps are elusive, and are now reduced to a fond memory, much like my fitting in those jeans from high school.

Let's face it, naps are crucial for a new parent, as well as many other things. I have the same memory of my daughter's first few weeks alive as I do of the semester I tried binge drinking as a major in college. Bits and pieces, my friend, bits and pieces.

So, without further adieu, here is my version of a "Top 5" list. Things you really should do after your baby is born so that you don't accidentally try breastfeeding the cat while half asleep.


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