April 10, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum

What Did I Do Wrong?

April 10, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum

If a baby is born premature or with some disability, we somehow blame ourselves—but it doesn’t necessarily mean there was anything that was done wrong.

March 31, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum

Meet Melinda Ferguson and Seattle Placenta

March 31, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum

What are the most important questions for families to ask before choosing which postpartum doula to hire?

Does the doula have the skills to help with the aspects of support you are most interested in?.....

March 17, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

birth, postpartum

10 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Doula

March 17, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

birth, postpartum

Choosing the right person to provide support at such a sensitive and important time in your life is not so hard as one might think—trust your intuition. Here are a few doula interview questions to get you started informing that gut check

February 3, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum, breastfeeding

Baby's First Bath: When, Why and How

February 3, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum, breastfeeding

By spending more time with mom and not getting whisked away for a bath, newborns benefit. “A delayed newborn bath was associated with increased likelihood of breastfeeding initiation and with increased in-hospital breastfeeding rates."

January 20, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum

Take Care of Yourself in Postpartum

January 20, 2017

Melinda Ferguson

postpartum

You will be a better parent for taking time to care for yourself.

December 9, 2016

Melinda Ferguson

birth, postpartum

Backstory at Calm and Confident

December 9, 2016

Melinda Ferguson

birth, postpartum

Each of the doulas on this team is kind, compassionate, nurturing and has a heart of gold. They are eager to meet and support new parents and parents to be in going through a pivotal time in their life. I am so pleased they have agreed to join Calm and Confident.

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