ABC Doula & Newborn Care

02/04/2026

Weren't you told this?

That holding your baby would make them clingy? That they would never become independent If you held them too much?

That you should share your baby early on so that they would be a more flexible child?

I remember hearing all of these. And I was also a baby wearing parent who held my babies as much as they would let me. And as soon as they could move on their own they wanted down and they wanted to explore.

When I saw this video I immediately thought of all the people around this mom who probably wanted to hold her baby. And how the baby was always in a baby carrier or in her arms and it wasn't for 6 months until they got to know the people around them. And I can see how as a grandparent that would make you feel really left out.

But the thing about grandparenting is that it's not just that short little window when they're really tiny and needy. It continues on into a richer relationship as the child grows. It's a long game and it just keeps getting better. The people that really need your help and those early months are your kids the baby is probably already living its best life.

So try to remember that even though you might only get a brief amount of time of holding that tiny infant you get the rest of your life to enjoy your relationship with them and there is so much more in store.

Trust your grown kids, even if that means they're holding the baby all the time. The science is behind attachment and this mama is just one more piece of proof that holding creates a strong bond that allows a child even more independence.

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01/29/2026

Thanks for sharing the benefits of grandparents involvement for our own health!

This is just one of the many things that drives me to help equip grandparents to have the type of beginning that gains you lifelong access to your grandkids.

Grandparentdoula was born with these ideas well before I became a grandparent. And now I'm getting to live the life that I laid down in early postpartum with my grandkids. And that's pure joy.

01/21/2026

Thanks to for sharing this sweet moment between her new baby and her Papa.

01/13/2026

We are launching the new pumping class next weekend! If you are planning to breastfeed and pump, we will cover that! If you are planning to exclusively pump, we will cover that too! If you are a new parent and mystified by pumping, you are also welcome.
Virtual class on Sun Jan 25 from 9-12 PST. You do NOT need to be part of the Providence Health & Services - Oregon Region to attend, however you might have benefits or insurance coverage if you are (check with the registrar).
This will be the first class we offer, however it will run monthly. Join us! Link in comments.

01/06/2026

In 3 weeks I get to travel to Louisville, KY for the Business of Breastfeeding conference with some of the coolest colleagues I know. This will be a time to learn, collaborate and take away a plan for your future in lactation or birth/postpartum support. Check out the amazing and innovative topics!
If you don't know about it yet, I have linked the site.
If you want to register, use my link and we can both go to the cocktail party for free! (You can even have my drinks. :)

Purchase tickets to all events like the upcoming Latch On to Success Summit here!

12/23/2025

It's awesome that has this mom. We celebrate Grandparents like this!!!

But maybe you don't have that mom because she isn't on the planet anymore, or maybe because she's not as mobile or as healthy as she'd like to be, or maybe because she's separated by distance or other responsibilities. Or if that relationship just isn't present to be able to give you that support, we can help.

We have a twofold mission at and But it has one ultimate result: support for postpartum parents.

If your mom can't be there to support you we have amazing professional doulas who can fill the gaps in care, in nurturing, in education and support. Find a doula at abcdoula.com.

If you have family or besties that want to be that support but need some practical and insightful instruction on how to create optimal postpartum care, we have classes for grandparents to be.
Find those at grandparentdoula.com

Your postpartum is worth the support and care and nurturing. Have questions? Hit is up in the comments.

12/18/2025

with the best gift for grandparents.

As we rush into the holidays thinking about gifts, let's take a min to recognize the gift our grown kids worked on ALL YEAR. The effort they went to to create another whole human for your family.

The nausea.
The doctor appointments.
The healthy eating and lifestyle changes they made to create the healthiest human possible.
The sleep they didn't get.
The birth they went through and all the effort it took.
The breastfeeding, pumping or bottle feeding all day and all night throughout the newborn period.
The diapers changed, the outfits planned, the constant thought about baby being warm enough, fed enough, happy enough.

Our kids made us the best presents!!!

What can we do in return?? Support them. See them. Affirm them. Recognize them. And appreciate them!

12/11/2025

Some grandbaby wisdom here.

9 sets of grandparents means TOO MUCH STUFF for parents to manage during gift seasons.

Going easy on the gifts can be difficult. But you can do it!

What do you think? Do investment accounts set up for your grandchildren take away the joy season?

Thanks to for sharing this one.

11/17/2025

Got to be a guest on the KATU News show again to represent Providence Health & Services - Oregon Region and our prenatal classes for new parents.
Can't believe I have taught classes at Providence for over 20 years, and still LOVE it. I have rewritten the newborn care and breastfeeding comprehensive class over a 100 times to keep everything relevant and updated with new research. I haven't counted, but I have had the opportunity to reach thousands of parents in the Portland metro area through teaching--some of them have even become doulas and many have become friends!

Expecting a baby can be the most exciting time in the life of a parent, but also the most daunting. Postpartum educator and lactation consultant, Kimberly Beple

11/15/2025

Last week Delta airlines let me down. Multiple times. They cancelled my flight to Myrtle Beach to attend a doula retreat I had planned for over a year. I rescheduled, and they cancelled the next one too. By the time a flight was available I had already missed most of the retreat. I was super disappointed and had a hard week missing my friends and brilliant colleagues. So I had to pivot...I didn't want to stay down when I knew what possibilities existed.

Here is my new offering: I am going to host a doula retreat right here in PHX while I am in AZ (January 17-20). It will be 4 days and 3 nights, and in a beautiful home with a pool and a hot tub.

Picture cozy coffee time with colleagues who share your vision and passion for working with new families.
Brunch made for you (no cooking!) and then a session on how to organize your birth worker business.
Then small group processing time, pool time, and nap time!
End the day with a session encouraging you in your business goals with time to implement a new tool, approach, or inspiration, a dinner served family style, and fireside time with clever and kind colleagues who encourage your career and lifestyle goals.

Rest, recoup, and challenge yourself to setting new goals for 2026. All within a group of supportive doulas and educators in sunshine in the middle of winter.

All the details are here (scroll down to the bottom of the page): https://www.abcdoula.com/professional-page

Ready to grab a spot? Go right to sign up here:

https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/69166cd0676ff1267b685be2

I am so excited to welcome old friends and new. I have trained well over 1000 people in the past 20 years, and I have a feeling this is going to hit just perfectly for a few of them--people I have missed seeing and wished we had more time to connect.

11/09/2025

I relate to this so much with .

Being trusted with the grandbabies is precious. With the first one I got the 4-8 am shift so they both could sleep scheduled in the same space for a few hours.

With the second baby we got to have both the sweet newborn snuggles with an active toddler fun. We're learning the juggling of two under 2 and having a ball.

While my kids prefer I don't post video of them or their littles, I treasure this time and appreciate videos from other grandmas sharing these experiences.

Being a grandparent is sooo different, and yes, I'd say healing. Taking the time the really breathe it in reminds me of all the time I couldn't as a mom. I was stressed, harried, hustling, and often short tempered.. Being present for a little one like this as a grandparent just fills in some of the holes of regret we experienced.

What about you? What did being present with grandbabies and grown kids do for you?

10/26/2025

Loving this stage! The joy part. We had it as parents, but you carry so much more as parents and it's harder to see the joy sometimes.

I was working so hard. Hustling. Building a business. Caring for families and adding doulas to the team. Learning systems to manage admin.Training new doulas. Working nights, days, and teaching on the weekends.

Sometimes i resented the fun they had. I was also tired a lot.

But fast forward into the grandparenting years, and it really works. Being with a fun and creative guy who makes them laugh. Someone who sits in the sand and creates things so they can see his latest sand art piece. Someone who plays music so they can sing and dance.

When your not hustling you can slow down and enjoy this so much more.

Hope you like the pumpkins. 🎃🎃🎃

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