A question we asked in Monday Moms group: “How do you divvy up the mental load when it comes to baby?” Who decides who does what?

I have had the most wonderful grandma doulas in my trainings, and I am always looking for more! If you have wondered what a second career as a doula might look like, check out an introductory training to see if this might be right for you for this season in your life.

Did you know that babies need exposure to sunlight in the daytime hours to help regulate their circadian rhythms? After 3 months of age, babies start to develop their own melatonin cycles and need light to help them distinguish the rhythms of the day and night.

“We had the pleasure of talking with Kimberly Bepler, a local postpartum doula here in Portland and founder of ABC Doula. It quickly became clear why so many mothers in the area rave about Kimberly—she’s down-to-earth, joyful, and is known to whip up a delicious frittata. We wanted to share some of Kimberly’s wisdom about becoming a new parent, and she had a lot to give.

If you have taken a training and thought:
Will I be able to do this?
But I'm scared to put myself out there.

It's like being a mom, except you are serving people who notice every wonderful thing you do, and thank you for it!