Audelle's Doula Services

01/20/2025

Late post but wanted to shout out my glam squad as Capricorn season ends:
Gladys Ridge Hill was amazing and fun🥳
Hermine always pours into me❤️ & these finger coils were 🔥
came through with a sparkly dress that fit great, affordable, and was comfy too!
Yonkers on nails 💅🏾

More pampering in 2025!

05/28/2024

As the weather gets warmer, it's tempting to steer clear of soups, stews, and broths.

For newly postpartum folks, many cultures ensure their initial diet is full of warming spices and foods.

Overall, the goal is to fill up on nutrient dense foods like this bone broth for your healing and if you're nursing, you pass on the best stuff to baby.

With a slow or pressure cooker, you're not heating up the kitchen and don't have to watch a pot. And you can freeze to use later - drink alone, use as a base for rice, soup, etc.

Nourishment & thriving ✨️ 🤗

10/30/2023

This season always has me in reflection mode. I love so many things about it - the weather, produce, gorgeous colors like .

It reminds me of the transition to parenthood. On the outside, it's a beautiful and joyous time. But to the person experiencing the changes, it may feel like you're losing everything that you were.

I see you. I know that both things can be true and it can be unsettling (to say the least) dealing with physical, emotional, hormonal, relationship changes and more. And it's often taboo to complain. Not to a postpartum doula...let's puddle sit, then let's make a plan to rest and bloom again!

10/30/2023

10/19/2023

How do you ensure your first "baby" gets some special attention after your newborn arrives? I'm sharing one idea in my new blog post.

Many people have pets before they add human babies to their families. And usually, when the postpartum period comes, the beloved family pet may feel a little neglected. It makes sense that during this time of bonding with your new addition, focusing on self-healing, and figuring out which thing yo

09/13/2023

It's almost Chocolate Milk Day! Please consider donating to this organization providing free lactation support and community. There's an event on 9/27. Please register, attend for prizes, and of course donate any amount now while you're thinking of it!

I'm one of the volunteer facilitators for the Yonkers chapter. Since our meetings virtual, families can find support multiple times throughout the month from amy of our chapters members & facilitators as they get all the tips, tricks, and support to provide their "chocolate milk"😏

07/26/2023

Have you seen Fair Play? I havent watched this documentary yet, but the trailer was enticing. I see family roles shift and reset during postpartum. So many emotions, hormones, and major changes and this definitely impacts the whole home and relationship. I try to facilitate discussions when I can.

Filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom examines how women struggle to balance their careers, families and home life.

07/25/2023

I started a YouTube channel! Check out my first few videos (like, follow, subscribe, etc.) and let me know what topics you'd like me to cover next. Apparently I've got a lot to say lol

Welcome to my channel! I'm excited to start sharing ideas on the postpartum experience so you can thrive, and not just survive, in this beautiful time.

07/20/2023

The next time you want to offer support, see if you can answer the "how can I help" question yourself. Consider what you would need/like and suggest what you're readily willing to offer:
play date with an older sibling
meal you enjoy (ask about allergies and foods they're avoiding)
laundry with adult talk time included

Taking the initiative to set up support for someone can be the most helpful task.