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Pelvic Floor 101: Pregnancy and Postpartum

Pelvic floor therapy has gained more attention recently. There’s a growing understanding of its importance in women’s health, particularly around pregnancy, childbirth, and aging. Historically, issues like incontinence or pelvic pain were underreported and under diagnosed. But with advances in medical research and honest conversations taking away the stigma of pelvic floor issues, we now […]

7 Power Breakfasts for New Parents

updated Oct 20, 2024 – Everyone has a favorite dinner they like to bring new parents when a new baby is born, but you can be a real hero by bringing breakfast! Here are 7 Power Breakfasts for New Parents, packed with nutrients for parents of newborns and twins. Whether you’re a postpartum doulas, night […]

Introducing the National NAPS Registry for Night Doulas

When Let Mommy Sleep opened 14 years ago, we solely hired Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Technicians, Nurses and other clinically licensed professionals. This is because licensed individuals are governed by their state’s Board of Nursing. So in addition to acting as a high-level vetting tool, licensure means accountability. As time went on however, we realized […]

How to Get Insurance to Cover my Night Nanny

The newborn and postpartum care industry is unregulated but growing. There are many reasons why your family might need overnight care, so understanding payment options becomes crucial. How to Get Insurance to Cover my Night Nanny explores insurance coverage for postpartum doula and night nurse care. The Role of a Night Nurse or Nanny for […]

How to Pay for a Postpartum Doula

Yep, we wish postpartum care was universally covered by insurance too. We’re getting there, but the cost is still out of pocket for most parents, even though the need is there. Until newborn care is accessible to everyone through insurance, we’ve got options of How to Pay for a Postpartum Doula below. Be Her Village […]