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11/12/2025

Veterans Day is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who died while in service, Veterans Day honors all military veterans, including those still with us.

👉️ There are around 19 million veterans in the US today.

👉️ There are around 9 million veterans over the age of 65.

👉️ Around 1.6 million veterans are women.

👉️ The observance originated in 1919 on the first anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I and was known as Armistice Day.

👉️ Note that the World War I armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. And so we still celebrate Veterans Day on the 11th day of the 11th month today.

Did you know that there are support groups specifically for military parents? ⬇️👇️

Military families face unique stressors that make them more susceptible to experiencing perinatal mood disorders. Postpartum Support International has Volunteer Support ⁠
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Coordinators that are available to offer peer support, information, and resources for military families of any branch, i.e. air force, army, coast guard, marine corps, national guard, and navy. Please contact one of their dedicated volunteers.⁠
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PSI, Postpartum Support International, also hosts a weekly support group via zoom to military families. The meeting happens every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 3:30 PM PT/ 6:30 PM ET. Check out their website for more info.

11/10/2025

🌟👶🏽 Thinking About Becoming a Postpartum Doula? 👶🏼🌟

Have you been dreaming of making a real impact in the lives of new families? Our Postpartum Doula Training is the perfect opportunity to start this fulfilling journey. Join us and become a cornerstone of support during one of the most critical times for new parents! ❤️✨

✨✨✨ DECEMBER 4-7 ✨✨✨

This will be held IN PERSON over four days.⁠

What You’ll Learn:
✨ Your Essential Role: Understand the significant impact you’ll make in supporting new families through their early days.🧑🏽‍🍼👩🏾‍🍼
✨ Facilitating Bonding: Learn how to help parents and their newborns bond effectively and navigate this transition smoothly.
✨ Addressing Disparities: Gain insights into racial disparities and inequities in childbirth and how to approach them with care and sensitivity. 🌍🤝🏾
✨ Holistic Support: Provide comprehensive physical, emotional, and spiritual support to both the newborn and the parents.
✨ Newborn Essentials: Dive into understanding newborn characteristics and best practices for infant care.
✨ Managing Family Dynamics: Learn strategies for handling the complexities of family and friends’ roles after birth.
✨ Mental Health Awareness: Differentiate between “Baby Blues” and Perinatal Mental Health disorders to better support families.🧠💙
✨ Supporting Grief and Loss: Equip yourself with skills to compassionately support families dealing with loss and grief.🌹🕊️
✨ Practical Skills: From household management to infant feeding, gain practical tips for effective postpartum care.
✨ Certification Process: Get a detailed overview of the DONA International certification and the business aspects of being a postpartum doula.📜💼

Why It Matters:
Becoming a postpartum doula is not just a job; it's a calling. By providing essential support, you play a crucial role in a family’s transition and well-being.

Join us and be part of a dedicated community committed to making a positive impact. Link in my bio. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together! 🌟👶🏿❤️

11/07/2025

Becoming a parent is a beautiful experience, but it can also be overwhelming at times. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as caring for your baby. Here are some simple but powerful tips to help you prioritize your mental wellness:

Embrace Imperfection:
✨️ It’s okay if things don’t go perfectly. Being a parent is full of surprises — remember, you’re doing your best and that’s enough. 💙

Stay Connected:
✨️ Whether it’s family, friends, or online parent groups, having someone to talk to can make all the difference. Sharing your experiences helps you feel less isolated. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼

Practice Mindfulness:
✨️ Take a few minutes each day to focus on your breath and calm your mind. Simple mindfulness exercises can reduce stress and help you reset. 🌿

Ask for Help:⁠
✨️ There’s no shame in reaching out for support—whether it’s for babysitting, meal prep, or just a moment to yourself. Leaning on others lightens the load. 🙌🏻⁠
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Prioritize Sleep (When You Can!):⁠
✨️ Even short naps can help refresh your mind and body. Rest is crucial to staying grounded during the whirlwind of parenting. 😴⁠
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Take Breaks for Yourself:⁠
✨️ Whether it’s reading, walking, or enjoying a hot cup of tea, carving out small moments of self-care helps recharge your mental energy. ☕🌸⁠
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Set Realistic Expectations:⁠
✨️ Parenthood is a learning process. Set small, achievable goals for each day, and don’t feel pressured to do it all at once. 💪🏽⁠
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Your mental health matters, and by taking care of yourself, you’ll be in a better place to take care of your little one. 🌟⁠
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How do you take time for self-care as a new parent? Let’s share tips below! ⬇️

11/05/2025

I don’t know how many of you know that there is a symbol for adoption. I didn’t know about it until recently and would like to explain what I found out about the symbol and what it stands for.⁠
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Otherwise known as “the adoption triangle,” the adoption triad describes the connections an adoptee has to their biological and adoptive families. Think of it as an adoptee’s “extended family,” if you will. The term, “adoption circle” has also been used to explain this concept.⁠
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The actual symbol is represented by a triangle intertwined with a heart. The adoptee occupies the topmost point, while the birth parents and adoptive parents take up the bottom two points. As a whole, it demonstrates the equal distance between all three parties, and that each connection is inter-related and inter-dependent. It signifies that both the birth parents and adoptive parents are placing the adoptee’s interests above their own and that the adoptee – in theory – shares similar communication between each set of parents.⁠
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The adoption triad is an essential symbol that speaks to the adoption journey. It, of course, can’t encompass every minute detail of the process, but it does highlight the three most important pieces. After all, adoption wouldn’t be possible without the birth parents, adoptive parents or adoptee. That said, it’s important to understand each perspective. This will ensure the best and most positive outcome for all three parties, as well as encourage healthy boundaries.⁠
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Adoption can be a journey often involving complex, ever-changing feelings at any given time. I have had the pleasure of supporting adoptive parents postpartum, which has always left me enriched and feeling blessed. ⁠
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Here’s to all the adoptee’s, birth parents and adoptive families out there!⁠
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11/03/2025

Did you know that November is Transgender Awareness Month? Now, some of you are like me, who still learn about transgender and gender non-conforming terms and lived experiences.⁠
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One website that has helped me a lot is the Trans Student Educational Resource TSER. Here is what they write on their site:⁠
“Trans Student Educational Resources is a youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender nonconforming students through advocacy and empowerment. In addition to our focus on creating a more trans-friendly education system, our mission is to educate the public and teach trans activists how to be effective organizers. We believe that justice for trans and gender nonconforming youth is contingent on an intersectional framework of activism. Ending oppression is a long-term process that can only be achieved through collaborative action.”⁠
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I encourage you to look up the ‘transgender unicorn’ to better understand and therefore use terminology in a more appropriate way.

10/31/2025

Have fun and stay safe!❤️

10/29/2025

📅 December 9, 10 and 11 ( Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)
1pm – 3:15pm PST / 4pm – 6:15pm EST (each day, same hours)

📍 LIVE, ONLINE Class for Professionals about Prenatal, Birth and Postpartum (day and night) Support.

⏳ You will need to attend all three days in a row. Please make arrangements accordingly. Thank you!

➡️ Who This Is For: For birth and postpartum doulas, midwives, NCS, and other perinatal professionals with foundational training or work experience who want to expand their skills.

While this training focuses on cis-gendered fathers in heterosexual relationships, the core principles and practices are applicable to non-gestational parents of all genders and sexualities.

➡️ Why This Training Matters: Fathers and non-gestational parents are vital to the family unit, yet they’re often overlooked by traditional support systems. This training helps you shift that dynamic. You’ll learn to confidently support and empower all parents—not just the birthing one—to build stronger, more resilient families. This approach benefits your clients and elevates your professional practice.

➡️ What You’ll Learn:

✨️ Move beyond the “Dad Box”: Learn how to challenge outdated stereotypes and help fathers shift from feeling isolated and “second fiddle” to co-leading with presence and confidence.
✨️ Communicate with Impact: Master communication strategies that foster trust and openness, helping you effectively engage with men during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
✨️ Identify Paternal Mood Disorders: Recognize the signs of perinatal mood disorders in men (which often present differently than in women) and use the NEAR model (Nurture, Educate, Assess, Refer) to provide critical mental health support.
✨️ Build Confidence & Connection: Receive practical tools—including downloadable handouts, interview guides, and checklists—to help parents bond and navigate challenges like overnight parenting with cultural sensitivity and equity.

✨️➡️ LINK IN BIO ⬅️✨️

10/27/2025

🚿 A shower without tiny fists banging on the door
☕ Coffee that’s not reheated 3 times
🛏️ A nap longer than 12 minutes

Forget 5-star hotels. Moms deserve Michelin stars for making it through the day on 2 hours of sleep. 😉

What’s your “5-star” luxury right now?

Mine is sleeping in until 7:30am!

10/24/2025

About 3,400 babies in the U.S. die suddenly & unexpectedly every year while sleeping, often due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or accidental deaths from suffocation or strangulation.

➡️ Here is what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends for infant sleep safety:
• Until their first birthday, babies should sleep on their backs for all sleep times—naps and at night. We know babies who sleep on their backs are much less likely to die of SIDS than babies who sleep on their stomachs or sides.
• If your baby falls asleep in a car seat, stroller, swing, infant carrier, or sling, you should move baby to a firm sleep surface on their back as soon as possible.
• Use a firm sleep surface. A crib, bassinet, portable crib, or play yard is recommended along with a tight-fitting, firm mattress and fitted sheet. Nothing else should be in the crib except for baby.
• Only bring your baby into your bed to feed or comfort. Place your baby back in their own sleep space when you are ready to go to sleep.
• Bed-sharing is not recommended for any babies. Not all of you will like this point, but it is nonetheless recommended.
• Room share: keep baby's sleep area in the same room where you sleep for the first 6 months or, ideally, for the first year. The AAP recommends room sharing because it can decrease the risk of SIDS by as much as 50% and is much safer than bed sharing.
• Keep soft objects, loose bedding, or any objects that could increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation, or strangulation out of the baby's sleep area. If you are worried about your baby getting cold, you can use infant sleep clothing, such as a wearable blanket. In general, your baby should be dressed with only one layer more than you are wearing.
• Do not let your child fall asleep on nursing pillows or pillow-like lounging pads.
• Never place your baby to sleep on a couch, sofa, or armchair.
• It is fine to swaddle your baby. However, make sure that the baby is always on their back when swaddled.
• Try giving a pacifier at nap time and bedtime. This helps reduce the risk of SIDS, even if it falls while sleeping. If you are bodyfeeding, wait until it is going well before offering a pacifier.

10/22/2025

Happy Wednesday!

Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week.

With love,
Kathrin

10/20/2025

I am thrilled to welcome each of you to this incredible journey as postpartum doulas! You are about to step into a role that is both life-changing and deeply rewarding. By supporting families through the postpartum period, you will bring comfort, guidance, and healing to new parents as they navigate the joys and challenges of life with a newborn. 💖⁠
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🌸 As you begin this journey, remember:⁠
You are needed: Your care and presence will make a lasting impact on the families you support.⁠
Trust your heart: Your compassion and instincts will guide you in the moments that matter most.⁠
You are never alone: Lean on your community of doulas, mentors, and resources as you grow in your career.⁠
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This is the beginning of something special, and I know you will each make a powerful difference. Welcome to the world of postpartum care, where your work will truly change lives! 🌼✨⁠
Let’s get started! 🌟

10/17/2025

Have I supported non-birthing parents in developing practical baby care skills?

Caregiving skills are essential for building confidence and deepening connection with the baby. Many non-gestational parents want to be actively involved but may feel unsure where to start or fear “getting it wrong.” Supporting hands-on learning empowers them in their role and nurtures their bond with baby.

➡️ Key skills to focus on:
✨️ Diapering and bathing
✨️ Soothing techniques (swaddling, rocking, white noise)
✨️ Feeding support (bottle preparation, pacing, recognizing hunger cues)
✨️ Understanding baby’s sleep cues and safe sleep practices
✨️ Holding and carrying safely, including babywearing

➡️ How doulas can help:
✨️ Demonstrate patiently. Show techniques clearly and calmly, encouraging questions.
✨️ Practice together. Let them try under your guidance until they feel confident.
✨️ Reassure them mistakes are part of learning. Normalize the trial-and-error process.
✨️ Celebrate progress. Recognize even small milestones.

➡️ Reflection for doulas:
✨️ How do you tailor teaching to different learning styles and comfort levels?
✨️ How do you ensure non-birthing parents feel safe to ask questions or make mistakes?
✨️ What creative ways have you seen doulas engage partners in practical care?

Supporting skill development nurtures empowerment, belonging, and connection — all essential to thriving families.

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