Postpartum blog

Julianna Werner

My baby doesn’t sleep through the night – de-mystifying babies’ sleep

Something I find bizarre is that there is a whole professional field dedicated to improving babies' sleep. This is based on the...

Julianna Werner

When can I start working out after birth?

Here's how you get back into your workout routine after birth, without risking injuries while your body is still healing.

Julianna Werner

Recipe: Beauty sleep bliss balls

This quick and easy recipe will make a great one-handed snack rich in both energy and nutrients.

Julianna Werner

How I strive to offer emotional support as a postpartum doula

In this article, I list three different ways I aim to communicate empathy, encouragement and care to my clients as a postpartum doula.

Julianna Werner

How to prepare for postpartum – 4 tips from a postpartum doula

Have you considered what you can do in advance to make things easier for yourself during the first weeks of motherhood? Being responsible...

Julianna Werner

How much does a doula cost in Sweden?

In Sweden, most certified birth doulas cost between SEK 12 000 and SEK 20 000 depending on the doula's experience, location and services....

Julianna Werner

Bed-sharing with your baby – a natural instinct with proven benefits

Bed-sharing means that the baby sleeps in the same bed as the parent or parents. Despite prevailing recommendations to avoid bed-sharing...

Julianna Werner

Postpartum appropriate foods according to the 3 phases of healing in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of my major sources of inspiration when it comes to traditional postpartum healing practices and food...

Julianna Werner

20+ sweet and savory postpartum snack ideas

After birth, it is beneficial to eat little and often, rather than going long hours between meals. In the East Asian traditions, mothers...

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