Elysia DouglasJan 12, 20222 minThe Village Isn't Just for the ChildWith overwhelming joy, you held your baby in your arms and pulled them close to your chest. With your partner by your side, you entered...
Elysia DouglasJan 2, 20213 minOver the Hill at 35I often said, “All the babies I don’t have before I turn 30, I’m not having.” It has also been said that man makes plans and God laughs.
Elysia DouglasOct 7, 20192 minL&D 101Wow! This journey has been one for the books. Well, the baby book, at least. Now, the final culminating event is upon you. The initial...
Elysia DouglasJul 15, 20192 minTrusting Your BodyGetting pregnant, growing a baby, and birthing a baby is as normal and natural as breathing, right? What about when it’s not?
Elysia DouglasMay 1, 20192 minDo You Know the Signs?It is Maternal Mental Health Week. Did you know that 1 in 5 women struggle with postpartum depression, anxiety, or other postpartum mood...
Elysia DouglasApr 17, 20192 minSlow down.When is the last time you took time to smell the proverbial flowers? From the time we wake up until the time we go to bed, there’s always...
Elysia DouglasApr 5, 20194 min40 Days...Cabin Fever is Real!Traditionally women were told to stay home for six weeks (about 40 days) after having a baby. I know. It’s absurd! Cabin fever is real,...
Elysia DouglasMar 21, 20193 minHot Topic: Postpartum - Depression, Drugs, and DoulasPostpartum depression (PPD) affects as many as 400,000 women a year according to a recent ABC News article that sings the praises of the...