Early Care Doula and Lactation

11/09/2025

To the moms asking, “am I the only one?” Momma, you and your baby are a very special dyad, but you are not the only one feeling anxious, overwhelmed, fearful, and/or self-blaming. Let’s work together to find you more support! 💕

https://www.earlycaredoula.com/blog-1/postpartum-anxiety-real-and-common-and-not-our-fault-4er t

Support and resources for moms feeling very worried, anxious or scared

11/03/2025

Happy November! Looking for a supportive, fun place to bring your baby, meet other moms and learn about local resources? Please join us this month - Supporting Momma groups in Eastham, Dennis and Falmouth. Happy to share more details

10/30/2025

Been thinking all day about what a special moms group we shared this morning. Feeling grateful to witness moms supporting and encouraging each other. Made my heart sing. Not to mention all the adorable babies! Motherhood includes so many emotions, many wonderful, many challenging. Let’s smile and listen to each other. 💕

10/22/2025

I've had two moms recently share that they would like doula and/or lactation support, but unsure how to pay out of pocket or whether their insurance will cover lactation (which most insurances will cover). Is there someone in your life who would consider giving the gift of support? Provide your family with hours of information, encouragement, rest, baby care, reassurance and folded laundry? If the answer is maybe, share this link: https://www.earlycaredoula.com/gift

10/22/2025

Exciting research that further promotes immediate, continuous and uninterrupted skin to skin contact for all newborn babies at birth for so many reasons, including successful breastfeeding. Absolutely thrilled to work with these amazing women!

A new Cochrane review has found that immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborn and mother is beneficial.

The findings show that mothers who have skin-to-skin contact with their babies in the first hour after birth are more likely to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months of the baby’s life. Exclusive breastfeeding brings many health benefits for mothers, babies and health systems.

Read more:
https://centerforbreastfeeding.org/cochrane-review-2025

10/01/2025

Here's the October Supporting Momma group schedule for Eastham and Dennis. Remember, there are also groups in Falmouth.
See you in a couple weeks! 🥰

10/01/2025

Suitcase nearly packed, presentation prepared and practiced - really excited to travel with Healthy Children Project Center for Breastfeeding next week and co-present to gathered pediatricians, SLPs, nurses and other professionals on "Mental Health and Lactation"! My two passions both on maternal wellness!

Two resources used in my presentation:
https://www.mmhla.org/fact-sheets and https://postpartum.net/

Postpartum Support International is dedicated to helping families suffering from postpartum depression, anxiety, and distress.

10/01/2025

Thank you Cape Cod Children's Place for hosting our weekly Supporting Momma groups - a place for moms and babies to gather, share, support and feel supported. Next group - Thursday 10/16/25 at 11:00am.

Thank you for this meaningful testimonial. Hosting moms groups and watching moms supporting other moms is a true pleasure. Such groups were invaluable to me when my kids were small. Join us!

09/02/2025

Happy September! A beautiful time to meet new people and feel supported. Please join us at a Supporting Momma group in Eastham, Dennis or Falmouth.
The schedule of groups I lead are below.
Weekly in Eastham at Cape Cod Children’s Place and monthly in Dennis at South Dennis Library.

08/13/2025

I am feeling very honored and excited to join this incredible group of lactation professionals at the Symposium at Sea in October. I will be co-presenting on Mental Health and Lactation with Dr. Karin Cadwell. Wow, two of my passions. The symposium and cruise are all sold out. Stay tuned for a blog recap.

Conference Tracks Track 1: Ethical Lactation Practices: Research Updates | Presenters: Karin Cadwell, Anna Blair...

07/16/2025

Thank you for this meaningful testimonial. Hosting moms groups and watching moms supporting other moms is a true pleasure. Such groups were invaluable to me when my kids were small. Join us!