She thinks everyone should have religion during the early years of parenthood. Then, when one is older and more mature, one can switch to a sensible anti-anxiety medication.
Category: doula
How to help your family who just had a baby: Cleaning
I recently had the good luck to be called into service as a postpartum doula for a dear family member. One might think helping someone you’ve known for over 20 years would be a breeze after helping dozens of families where I jump in after meeting them for an hour. But paid postpartum doula work…
WSMPPDMFM: Chinese Chicken Salad
On today’s edition of What Should My Postpartum Doula Make For Me…. Chinese Chicken Salad! This salad is colorful, crunchy, and filled with veggies that will make your taste buds and your body happy. I can top it with shredded chicken and/or peanuts for protein. And, if you love yourself, you’ll have me fry some…
A day in the life of a postpartum doula
Yesterday, I took you along on a day of homekeeping clients. On today’s schedule, I have a postpartum doula client, which is a lot like yesterday but with a baby. This client had a long night: baby has been fussy and was up a lot. Her plan while I’m here is to shower and then…
A day in the life of a homekeeping expert
First, obviously, I tumble out of bed, stumble to the kitchen, and pour myself a cup of ambition. Or three. Next, I’m out the door to my first client’s house. Tasks vary, but in a three-hour shift, I can fold and put away several loads of laundry, unload and reload the dishwasher, wash any dishes…
Paisley Doula 