Libby JacksonApr 162 minWhat's a postpartum doula & should you hire one? What's a postpartum doula? A postpartum doula supports mothers after the birth of their baby. Their focus is caring for the mother so she...
Libby JacksonDec 17, 20212 minThe A-Z of Postpartum (Series)The U-Z of postpartum: U is for useful and underwear. What is REALLY useful and needed after your baby arrives? Of course, this will be...
Libby JacksonNov 24, 20212 minThe A-Z of Postpartum (series) The Q-T of postpartum. Q is for Queen. Mothers who have recently given birth should be treated like a queen. When I say queen, I mean to...
Libby JacksonNov 13, 20212 minThe A-Z of Postpartum (Series)The M-P of postpartum. M is for mother. When a baby is born, so is a mother. When you become a mother,whether for the first or fifth...
Libby JacksonOct 31, 20212 minThe A-Z of Postpartum (Series)The I-L of postpartum. I is for Isolation. Mothers often feel isolated and alone after birth. This is not how it's meant to be...
Libby JacksonOct 24, 20212 minThe AZ of Postpartum: E-H of postpartum.E is for encouragement. Mothers who have recently given birth, whether for the first or fifth time need lots of encouragement while...
Libby JacksonSep 22, 20212 minThe A-Z of PostpartumA-D of postpartum A is for Ask for help. Mothers need practical help after birth from their community. Ask for help (be brave) from...
Libby JacksonJul 23, 20212 minPostpartum support is an investment in you & your familyYou invest a lot of time and effort into getting the right bank loan and choosing the car or house that suits your family, so when you're...
Libby JacksonJul 7, 20212 minThe Golden Month or Sacred windowThe 'Golden month' comes from China, where mothers are honoured, cared for and celebrated after birthing a new baby into the family. The...
Libby JacksonJun 5, 20212 min10 reasons to hire a postpartum doula. As a postpartum doula, I support and care for new mothers after birth. 1. A postpartum doula will mother you, not just hold your baby. I...
Libby JacksonApr 20, 20212 minDoulas honour mothersNew mothers aren't supported, honoured or celebrated in our culture as they need and deserve to be. They need physical, emotional and...
Libby JacksonMar 7, 20212 minPostpartum foodIn traditional cultures around the world, a new mother's village cooks for her and her family for 30-40 days after birth. A new mother...
Libby JacksonDec 12, 20201 minBenefits of massage for pregnant and postpartum womenPregnancy and postpartum are a time of great changes in a woman's life, whether she's having her first or fifth baby. She is becoming a...
Libby JacksonJul 21, 20193 minHelping your older child adjust to a new babySo you’re having a baby and your first baby’s going to be a big brother or sister. Here are some ideas to help him or her adjust to the...
Libby JacksonJun 21, 20193 minWhy didn’t anyone tell me how hard new motherhood isNo one tells you how hard new motherhood is. They tell you about the lack of sleep and not much else. Whether it’s your first or fifth...
Libby JacksonMay 28, 20193 min You get more support when you get a dog than when you have a babyWe adopted a new dog 4 or 5 years ago. She’s a rescue dog that was relinquished at RSPCA in Melbourne when she was 11 months old and...
Libby JacksonApr 23, 20193 minWhy I am a postpartum doula: I am a postpartum doula because I know it makes a difference to new mothers, their families and communities. It’s important that new...
Libby JacksonMar 27, 20192 minWhat do I do as a Postnatal Doula? Becoming a mother is transformational. It’s both joyous and exhausting. It’s a life changing time in your life. Many new Mothers feel...
Libby JacksonFeb 22, 20192 minWeddings are one day. Motherhood is forever. Weddings and becoming a Mother are two important days in a woman’s life. Her wedding day is for one day of her life, a day when she feels...
Libby JacksonDec 19, 20182 minBaby massage and bondingBaby massage is a wonderful way to connect and bond with your baby. The first sense to develop in the womb is touch. Massage is a lovely...