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We believe our mothers & parents make better decisions when they’re informed and confident. Our blog is here to help you do just that. Along with our candid point of view and personal stories, our blog has helpful information no matter what stage of parenting you’re in.

The Longest Day

by Lacey Morgan | October 1, 2016 | Featured, Parenting | 0 Comments

Some days wipe you out from the moment they start. Today was that day- but I loved every minute.

He’s Not Mr. Mom! He’s Their Dad.

by Lacey Morgan | September 9, 2016 | Featured, Parenting | 0 Comments

My husband is a stay at home dad. It's not easy for any parent to stay home, but I think it is especially hard for fathers. Not only do they have to deal with the children and the responsibilities of the house, but they often have to deal...

EMBODY The recovery from Postpartum Depression

by Lacey Morgan | October 28, 2022 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

Postpartum Depression is more common than we think Postpartum Depression and other postpartum mental health challenges, also known as PMADS, affect 1 in 5 women and birthing parents in this country and 1 in 10 partners. These statistics are staggering and can leave...

100 Things to Do With Your Kids

by Lacey Morgan | March 17, 2020 | Featured, Parenting | 0 Comments

Social Distancing for 14 or more days? Self-Quarantining? Now what? With the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, most states are putting restrictions and closures into effect to help lessen the transition of the virus. You might be panicked wondering how you will fill...

Processing The Emotional Experience After a Cesarean

by Lacey Morgan | April 17, 2020 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

Birthing a child can be an amazing and unpredictable experience. You may plan your c-section months in advance, or you may find yourself in the OR after several hours of pushing. Regardless of the reason, your physical and emotional experience after a cesarean can be...

How to Know if Your Baby is Ready for Solids

by Lacey Morgan | January 28, 2020 | Featured, Parenting | 0 Comments

Often times parents are so excited to introduce food to their babies that they start much too early. I did it. With my first, my family encouraged me to follow in their footsteps and give the baby a taste of all things yummy. I didn't know how to tell if my baby was...

The benefits of Skin to Skin After Birth

by Lacey Morgan | July 21, 2019 | Featured, Labor | 1 Comment

This article discusses the importance of Skin to Skin immediately after birth. Discover the effects for mom, baby and the other parent.

Establishing a Simple Sleep Shaping Routine

by Lacey Morgan | March 6, 2020 | Caring for Baby, Featured | 0 Comments

Sleep is a hot topic in parenting. What to do is often debated in parent forums. Here at KOP Doulas, we support each family’s right to choose. If you wish to follow your baby’s cues, we support you fully and many of us have followed that parenting style. Others of us...

Nipple Shield to help Breastfeeding?

by Lacey Morgan | September 23, 2019 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

So you’ve found yourself breastfeeding a newborn. Like many, you may have learned it is not as easy or as natural as you expected it to be. Don’t worry, you are not alone! Many women and new babies struggle with breastfeeding. This is a new relationship and your...

5 Tips for Pumping at Work

by Lacey Morgan | January 13, 2020 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

As an exclusive pumper of a year and a half, I have gathered some tips that may make the transition and pumping at work easier for you and your baby! First, PICK your PUMP! Start in the months before delivery if you are able to… but if it’s already too late,...

The Benefits of Therapy for the Journey into Motherhood

We live in a society where motherhood is an expected ideal for a woman. The unfortunate truth is that these visions in our minds and expectations from society (and often ourselves) are not reality. There is great power in talk therapy. Find out how therapy can help you or those you love.