Welcoming a new baby is magical, but it's also an intense rollercoaster. Amid the cuddles and milestones, there’s exhaustion, uncertainty, and a whole lot of adjusting. That’s where a postpartum doula can make a difference: offering support, guidance, and care during those tender early weeks.

Many expectant mothers know the value of working with a birth doula. But what is less commonly known and understood is the support and guidance that a postpartum doula can offer. So let’s talk about the evidence for inviting a postpartum doula to be by your side.

Get to know Jenna Clarke, the baby expert behind Malama Momma - and how she got started in baby care and pediatric sleep.

Do you love babies? Do people describe you as a calm and confident “baby whisperer”?  Becoming a newborn care specialist (NCS) might be a good career for you, supporting families in the critical first few months of baby’s life. In this article, I’ll explain how to become a newborn care specialist, what training is required, and the differences between a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, and night nanny.