A postpartum doula picks up the baton from the time after the baby is born and then onwards up to six months. Having a plan ahead of time is important, just like with a birth plan.

You don't need to buy all of the thingsLet's pick a home for items and set up a structureLabeling a space helps everyone know where things belong

I can do the nights. And that just, that was it. That was all it took to really spark my passion for postpartum doula work.It's about planning. It's about creating an environment. It's about, you know, doing the things that get people ready for sleep.

"Postpartum mental health illnesses affect about 25% of women who experience pregnancy.""Postpartum psychosis is a break from reality and a mental health emergency.""Anxiety can manifest as mom rage, irritability, and difficulty regulating emotions."

Listen Here INTERVIEW OVERVIEW In this episode, Laurel Bandy discusses the importance of maternity leave and how to prepare for balancing motherhood and career. She highlights the lack of federal paid leave in