The Return No One Prepares You For: What Postpartum Parents Actually Need After Birth
We plan for birth and parental leave—but not for the return home. Here’s what new parents actually need in the postpartum period, and how Sanctuary Doulas + Family Care offers support when it matters most.
How to Use Your Employee Benefits (such as Carrot Fertility) for Postpartum Doula Care
Many employee benefits and wellness stipends cover postpartum doula care—but only if your doula is certified. Sanctuary Doulas + Family Care makes it easy to get reimbursed with experienced, credentialed care.
Why Sanctuary’s Doulas Support the Whole Family
👉 Postpartum care isn’t just for babies. Learn how Sanctuary Doulas + Family Care provides wraparound support for the entire family—from healing parents to overwhelmed siblings.
What Overnight Postpartum Doulas Actually Do While You Sleep
👉 Overnight postpartum doulas make sleep possible. Here’s how Sanctuary Doulas care for your baby through the night—so you can rest, recover, and breathe.
Why Sleep Is the First Step to Postpartum Recovery
Exhaustion isn’t a badge of honor. Learn why sleep is essential to postpartum healing—and how Sanctuary Doulas help families get the rest they deserve.
Common Emotional Shifts in the Fourth Trimester
The emotional shifts of new parenthood are real—from tears to joy to overwhelm. Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and how to get support during the fourth trimester.
Feeding in the Fourth Trimester
Whether you breastfeed, formula feed, pump, or combo feed—your baby’s nutrition matters, but so do you. Learn how to get nonjudgmental feeding support in the fourth trimester.
Postpartum Rest and Sleep
Discover why rest—not just sleep—is critical for postpartum healing, and how Sanctuary Doulas supports families in reclaiming their energy and wellbeing.
Ways a Postpartum Doula Supports New Parents
Think a postpartum doula just rocks babies? Think again. Explore the unexpected ways doulas support parents’ healing, confidence, and peace of mind.
What Is the Fourth Trimester
Learn why the 'fourth trimester' is a critical period for newborns and parents—and how support during this time can make all the difference.
Building Your Postpartum Circle
Learn how to build your postpartum support circle, ask for help without guilt, and embrace the care you deserve during the tender fourth trimester.
Juneteenth and Black Maternal Health
At Sanctuary CARES, we honor Juneteenth not only as a historical milestone but as a call to action. Because while legal slavery ended, the systems of racial injustice it left behind still deeply impact Black families today—especially in maternal, birth and postpartum care.
The Role of Dads and Partners in Raising a Family
Discover how Sanctuary Doulas champion the involvement of dads and partners throughout the parenting journey—because raising a family takes a team.
Pride and Parenthood
Learn how Sanctuary Doulas provide affirming, inclusive support for LGBTQ+ families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care.
Embracing the Fourth Trimester
Discover the raw beauty and real challenges of the fourth trimester. Learn how to care for yourself, find support, and embrace new parenthood with compassion.
Sanctuary CARES: Fighting to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
Sanctuary CARES is studying how in-home postpartum doula care can reduce depression, anxiety, and hypertension—major contributors to maternal health challenges (morbidity) and deaths during pregnancy and postpartum (mortality), especially for BIPOC mothers.
Dear New Mom
A heartfelt letter from a postpartum doula to new moms — offering reassurance, support, and guidance during the tender weeks after birth. You are not alone.
What Is Maternal Mental Health
Maternal mental health affects mothers' emotional and psychological well-being during pregnancy and postpartum. Learn why it matters, the risks of untreated issues, and how early support benefits moms, babies, and families.
How Partners Can Support Maternal Wellness
Learn how partners can play a vital role in supporting maternal wellness during the postpartum period. Discover practical ways to nurture new moms physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Natural Healing After Birth
Discover natural and holistic methods for postpartum recovery. Learn how to heal naturally after childbirth with supportive care, nourishment, and self-care techniques.