Doula Journal

 When people hear that I work as a Postpartum Doula , they often imagine I’m just there to "watch the baby" while the parents sleep. And while sleep is a huge part of the gift I provide, the role is so much deeper than that. Being a Doula is one of the most intimate and rewarding roles imaginable. It is structured, intentional, and deeply rooted in supporting the entire family unit. If you’ve ever wondered what happens between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, here is a look behind the curtain. The 10:00 PM Connection: More Than Just a Hand-off Every shift begins with a dedicated 30-minute check-in. This is, in my opinion, the most vital part of the night. We sit down and decompress. We talk about how the day went—the feeding wins, the sleep struggles, and any "fussy" periods. But we also talk about you . How are the parents feeling? Are you depleted? Is Mom feeling the physical toll of recovery? Nothing I do is rigid. My care is entirely responsive to the family’...

  “The Dark Side of Motherhood”: Why We Need to Talk About Postpartum Depression By Asnat, Doula & Mother of five 💬 Why Start My Blog with a Story Like This? You might be asking yourself: Why begin a blog about motherhood and birth with such a heavy topic? Why begin with something so dark? Shouldn’t a doula talk about joy, new life, and beautiful beginnings? Isn’t motherhood supposed to be filled with joy, light, and love? Yes, it is. But it’s also complex, and sometimes shadowed by pain we don’t talk about enough. Too often, mothers are expected to be happy simply because they have a healthy baby, a supportive partner, and a beautiful home. They're told to be grateful—and they are . But there’s rarely space  or permission to say,  “I’m struggling.”  When sadness creeps in, it brings  guilt  and  shame —guilt for not feeling what others expect and shame for believing that struggling means you're somehow failing. I want to say this clearly: ...