For Lauren Felts, the path into postpartum care began with a desire to find meaningful work that could exist alongside motherhood. With a background in nutrition and a
Sometimes life changes so much that the person we thought we were no longer feels quite like who we are. A career changes. A marriage ends. Children grow.
Preparing for a baby often comes with a long list of things to do. There are appointments to schedule, providers to research, birth preferences to consider, baby gear
A cesarean birth is a profound transition. It is the arrival of a baby, the beginning of parenthood, and, at the same time, a major abdominal surgery that
The first week after birth is unlike any other season in life. Everything has changed. A baby has arrived, but so has a new mother. The body is
For generations, postpartum care has lived in the margins of our healthcare systems. Families often spend months preparing for pregnancy and birth—choosing providers, creating birth plans, attending appointments,
Birth preparation often centers on the physical—what to pack, what to eat, which positions to practice, and what to expect during labor. While these elements are valuable, they
Many postpartum caregivers enter their training programs eager to support new families through one of life's most transformative transitions. They learn about infant care, postpartum recovery, feeding support,
Caring for Birth Partners Experiencing Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders I walk into the home of one of my postpartum clients. Their baby is 10 days old, Mom
There is a particular tenderness in the moment a new baby enters a family. We often speak about this time as joyful—and it is—but beneath that joy, there
