360.739.5408
Bellingham Washington
Gina Eiford PCD(DONA,NAPS)
wholehearted support, guidance and care, meaningful moments
lovebubble
April 2023
NEWSLETTER
Fifth Edition
Year in Review:
Wheeee.. 2023!
Since last spring, a new normal has begun to settle in, which has included being back in families' homes! It has been wonderful to see families in person and to be able to support more than one family at a time! The best part has been to be free from the anxiety and fear of newborns and their parents becoming sick.
I have been fortunate to be with some amazing families this year! In person, as a postpartum doula and also virtually, in the teaching of the Bringing Baby Home Workshop. Additionally, I have been lucky to teach Infant Massage privately to a couple of families.
Remarkable!! All of the families I have supported this year, have been remarkable! The intention, resiliency, energy, care, love, partner support, willingness to learn, adapt, grow, and change has been so beautiful to experience first hand. To be a part of these families' evolution, in some small way, has been pure joy!
This has been a year of regrouping...
finding balance and creating joy. In the face of much loss, change, and unpredictability. Settling in, getting my feet back underneath me, and leaning into what is, right now, right here in this moment has given me much strength and hope.
Warmly, gina
Nicholas and I at the Market! Nicki will be 3 in May! He brings me so much Joy!
Parent Faves
Kyte Baby
Original Bamboo Sleep Bag
A favorite for newborns and parents. Made with cozy soft bamboo fabric. They come in sweet colors and patterns.
Magnolia + Micah with their Mom
in their Kyte Sleep Bags
GENTLE MASSAGE =
light finger taps
starting up along the clavicle
and in and around the arm pit moving down towards the
areole and nipple.
TO SWADDLE OR NOT TO SWADDLE that is the question? Yes! Newborns prefer to be swaddled. As they settle in, some newborns prefer arms out, and may prefer arms out of their swaddle. So arms free in a swaddle or a sleep bag.
lovebubble 2023 UPCOMING EVENTS + CLASSES
Bringing Baby Home 4 Week Workshop
Online Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:00 PM
May 2-23
July 11-August 1
September 5-26
November 7-28
Cost $200
Go to lovebubble's booking page to register
Bringing Baby Home
Two Day Workshop
In partnership with Bellingham Technical College
April 29 - 30
In Person, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Onward Bellingham Physical Therapy
Bellingham Birth Collective Presents
BIRTH FAIR
A special event to connect parents and parents-to-be with our communities resources and to connect with the amazing providers.
April 22
Squalicum Boat House
@bellinghambirthcollective
Parent + Baby Massage
4 Week Series, $105
June 3-24
August 5-26
October 7-November 4
Online Saturday Mornings
10:30-Noon
A preview..
Parent + Baby Massage
Four Week Series Video Preview
Legs + Feet with
Nicholas
