Dude, Hire a Doula!

This is pretty much my strongest recommendation in my whole book. No “maybe think about…”, no “you should consider…,” no “be open to…”. Simply put, just do it. Trust me on this one. But wait, what’s a Doula, and why should I hire one? First things first, a Doula is a trained birth professional who is an expert in all the non-medical aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. They are experienced in childbirth education, physical comfort measures, emotional support, and many other things that can make the birthing experience easier for everybody. They are a combination of your wingman from heaven and Mama’s super awesome best friend. In a word, they are simply amazing.

Apps That Every New Parents Needs to Download

Becoming a parent these days isn’t much easier than it was fifty years ago, but we do have more advantages when it comes to resources and help. In addition to the indispensable assistance from your partner, family, friends, and postpartum doula, there are several apps on the market now that can help you feed, clothe, diaper, and diagnose your baby with the push of a button, saving you time and money as well as a lot of worry. From keeping track of how many wet diapers your baby has to making sure everyone stays fed, there are tons of apps out there that you can utilize for your whole family’s postpartum needs. Here are some of the best ones to try, plus tips on how to make the most of them.