The Day the Hospital Let Me Take My Baby Home
Walking into the house for the first time with my firstborn, I wasn’t sure what to do. He was sleeping peacefully in his carseat. Do I...
They Called me Fat.
I walked onto the playground nervously, with slow and hesitant steps. This was my third school in three years, and the first day always...
Is Taking a Childbirth Class Important?
This is a birth story from Tanya Grabbe, owner of Tennessee Family Doulas. As I neared the end of my first pregnancy, I felt so ready to...
How Do I Cope with Labor? Listen. Active. Breathe. Orient. Release.
One question that I get asked frequently is "How do I cope with Labor?" I wanted to address that here, and because I'm nerdy like that, I...
Virtual Doula Support with Tennessee Family Doulas
During this time in our society, we are being asked to practice social distancing. With new restrictions on visitors to hospitals and...
Covid-19 and Tennessee Doulas
Tennessee Family Doula’s top priority is the health and safety of our clients, their families and babies, and our Doulas. We are closely...
Flying with your Newborn - 5 Tips for a Smooth Trip
If you plan to fly with a child less than one-year-old this Christmas, we salute you! Though you can't entirely control what happens...
Tips for Enjoying the Holidays with your Newborn
The holidays are upon us! If you are anything like me, you have so many visions of your first holiday season with your adorable newborn...
Five Best Subscription Boxes for New Moms!
Welcoming a new baby is always exciting! Whether it is baby number one or baby number four, each time is different and women need some...
It's Time To Stock The Freezer!
Your sweet baby is turning somersaults in your belly, and the nursery is coming together. The nesting instincts have kicked into high...
What Is Diastasis Recti Abdominal Muscle Separation And What To Do About It
What is Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)? • In the third trimester of pregnancy, it is normal for the connective tissue in the center of...
The Top 5 Ways To Beat the Heat in Nashville
Whether you are pregnant, have a small infant, a toddler underfoot, or some combination of the three, staying cool in the summer is no...
Where To Buy Maternity Clothes
Growing a new life is so exciting, but shopping for clothes with an ever-changing bump can be a real drag. If you’re wondering where to...
Nashville’s Best Baby Bump Selfie Spots
Nashville is known for its colorful murals, tucked into pretty much every neighborhood around town. If you’re looking for the perfect...
6 Unique Baby Shops In Nashville, TN
There are few things better than going out and shopping for your little bundle! Boy or girl, there are tons of amazing shops in the...
The Best Stroller Friendly Spots in Nashville This Spring
Take in nature and soak up the sun! Spring has finally sprung here in Nashville! It’s been a long (and weirdly, very rainy) winter, but...
Nashville Meal Kits That Will Simplify Your Life
Whether you're a brand new mama for the very first time, or you've got lots of young ones running around your house, you know the...
Family- Friendly Coffee Shops In Nashville
All mamas need a pick-me-up from time to time. To us, a good cup of coffee is the perfect remedy to a tough day or sleepless night....
What Nashville Moms Say About Birth (uncensored)
It’s no secret. It’s going to hurt. There we said it. But, how bad? For how long? It's #worlddoulaweek and we will be writing all week...
The Difference Between A Doula & A Midwife
No, this is not a Netflix show where young women come blazing in on their bikes and flowy red capes ( “Call The Midwife”) we are...
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