A big part of getting through the difficult times of pregnancy and parenthood is creating a good support network.  Meeting other parents that are experiencing the same joys and challenges is helpful in making the journey into parenthood smoothly.  It’s important to know that you aren’t the only one having challenges coping with sleepless nights, and breastfeeding struggles, and natural worries.  It’s also great to have other parents to get excited with you about a 5 hour stretch of sleep, or a sense of accomplishment at learning to breastfeed in the dark, or excitement about the next stage of development.

Early parenthood can often leave one feeling isolated.  It’s a relatively new concept; living only with our immediate family.  It used to be (and still is in many countries) that there were aunts and grandmothers to help and share with.  We are not meant to do it alone!  Many people get the physical and emotional support of a postpartum doula to ease the transition.  It’s also important to have a friend to call and chat with, or meet for a walk with your little ones, or enjoy the sunshine at the park with – this opportunity to connect with people experiencing similar changes in life makes the whole experience that much more enjoyable!

Having parents at varying stages to you is helpful too!  It’s wonderful at 36 wks pregnant to be able to chat with a mom who has recently given birth, and hear about her experience.  It’s great when you have a 4 month old to be able to reassure the mom with the 2 week old that things do get easier!

These are a few reasons for  Sarah and Emily hosting get togethers for our clients and anyone else interested!  As the summer approaches we are hoping to have about 2 a month and hopefully hold some outside in this beautiful weather.  Our goal is to promote a sense of community among parents, provide an opportunity for our clients to meet their back up doula, and offer a casual setting for expecting parents to hear first hand from our clients about our services and ask us questions.

Please contact us for more information about the next event!

250-294-1827