by Doula Yolanda Georgiou | Feb 23, 2023 | Postnatal Care
I owe so much to the lactation consultant who supported me with breastfeeding my first daughter. My baby and I had a rough start after birth, mostly because of inaccurate information and lack of support. Excruciating nipple pain, poor weight gain, feelings of despair...
by Doula Yolanda Georgiou | Feb 21, 2023 | Postnatal Care
Times have changed. Yet, the wisdom of older, experienced women in caring for babies and young mothers remains valuable. In the old days, young mothers were surrounded by seasoned female relatives who could guide them through their first steps in motherhood. That way,...
by Doula Yolanda Georgiou | Feb 17, 2023 | Postnatal Care
Do you think that mothers are the most important person in a baby’s life? Well, guess again. Fathers play a huge role too. They can take complete care of their baby, not only change its diaper and bathe it, but also soothe it, talk or sing to it, hold it, take it for...
by Doula Yolanda Georgiou | Feb 14, 2023 | About Doulas, Postnatal Care
You’re holding your newborn in your arms and breastfeeding it. You cherish the moment. Thoughts and feelings rush through your mind. Nine long months with dreams, hopes, worries, expectations. And now your baby is here…So many different feelings! Pride, relief,...
by Doula Yolanda Georgiou | Dec 1, 2022 | About Doulas
Becoming a doula was a pretty straightforward decision for me. I had received so much support and inspiration from my own doula during pregnancy and birth that it came natural to me. I needed to give back to the community of parents. Everything started when I became a...
