Tips for a peaceful postpartum.
I'm a postpartum doula. I support mothers after birth to get the rest, care, confidence and community they need and deserve. Here are my...
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Libby Jackson
Nov 2, 20222 min read
The value of postpartum support.
So, what is the value of postpartum support? Good question. The value of postpartum support is many reasons, but for me, the most...
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Libby Jackson
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Boundaries during postpartum
If there's ever a time to have strong boundaries, postpartum is that time. Setting boundaries is important if you want to have a peaceful...
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Libby Jackson
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Talking to your partner about what you need postpartum:
If you want to have the postpartum you dream of and deserve, then you need to have a conversation with your partner about it before your...
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Libby Jackson
Apr 16, 20222 min read
What'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...
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Libby Jackson
Dec 17, 20212 min read
The 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...
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Libby Jackson
Nov 24, 20212 min read
The 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...
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Libby Jackson
Nov 13, 20212 min read
The 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...
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Libby Jackson
Oct 31, 20212 min read
The 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...
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Libby Jackson
Oct 24, 20212 min read
The 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...
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Libby Jackson
Sep 22, 20212 min read
The A-Z of Postpartum
A-D of postpartum A is for Ask for help. Mothers need practical help after birth from their community. Ask for help (be brave) from...
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Libby Jackson
Jul 23, 20212 min read
Postpartum support is an investment in you & your family
You 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...
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Libby Jackson
Jul 7, 20212 min read
The Golden Month or Sacred window
The 'Golden month' comes from China, where mothers are honoured, cared for and celebrated after birthing a new baby into the family. The...
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Libby Jackson
Jun 5, 20212 min read
10 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...
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Libby Jackson
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Doulas honour mothers
New mothers aren't supported, honoured or celebrated in our culture as they need and deserve to be. They need physical, emotional and...
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Libby Jackson
Mar 7, 20212 min read
Postpartum food
In 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...
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Libby Jackson
Dec 12, 20201 min read
Benefits of massage for pregnant and postpartum women
Pregnancy 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...
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Libby Jackson
Jul 21, 20193 min read
Helping your older child adjust to a new baby
So 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...
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Libby Jackson
Jun 21, 20193 min read
Why didn’t anyone tell me how hard new motherhood is
No 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...
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Libby Jackson
May 28, 20193 min read
You get more support when you get a dog than when you have a baby
We 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...
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