Helpful Tips
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Meet Your Postpartum Power Duo: Postpartum Doula & IBCLC By Annie from Doulacta
Annie, a postpartum doula and lactation educator based in San Diego, emphasizes the importance of support during the early postpartum period. She advocates for the collaboration between postpartum doulas and IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) to provide comprehensive care for new parents. Doulas offer practical support and emotional reassurance, while IBCLCs focus on lactation and breastfeeding challenges. Annie encourages parents to build a trusted support team before their baby arrives, ensuring they feel confident and empowered throughout the transition into parenthood. Through her practice, Doulacta, she offers compassionate, evidence-based care and community workshops.
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The Emotional Side of Breastfeeding: How a Doula Can Help You Cope
Breastfeeding is often portrayed as a magical bonding experience between parent and baby. While this can be true, it’s equally important to acknowledge that breastfeeding can also be emotionally challenging. For many parents, the journey is marked by frustration, guilt, anxiety, and moments of self-doubt. These emotions are valid and natural, and they don’t mean you’re failing. With the right support, like that of a doula, you can navigate these feelings and find joy in your breastfeeding journey.
