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Better Beginnings

@betterbeginnings.bsky.social

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Premier birth and postpartum doula support, in-home lactation support, courses for expecting parents, and more. Currently serving families in-person in the Twin Cities, Duluth, and Rochester, MN. www.betterbeginningsmn.com

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Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Jun 5

It is possible for two things to be true at the same time. You can be pro-breastfeeding and pro-do-what-you-need-to-be-happy-and-healthy, even if this means using formula. Formula is not poison. Formula saves lives. Sometimes it saves baby lives, and sometimes it saves mom lives.

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Apr 21

Anybody else? 🥲

#momlife #motherhood #momlyfe #newmom #newmama #mumlife #parenthood #parenting #parentlife #momtruths #mom #mommylife #tiredasamother

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Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Apr 14

Yep, we help with infant sleep too!

#sleepcoach #sleepcoaching #sleepconsultant #sleepconsulting #infantsleep #infantsleepeducation #infantsleepconsultant #babysleep #twincities #minneapolis #stpaulmn #duluthmn #rochestermn #duluthdoula #medcitydoulas #rochmndoula #rochmn #rochmnmom #rochmnmoms

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Apr 9

To the mamas in the thick of it: You are not alone. You are not failing. This is just really hard. And also? You’re doing amazing. 💛

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Apr 9

Now I get to walk with other moms through those early, shaky steps of new motherhood—offering wisdom I wish I’d had back then, AND an incredible team of doulas ready to accompany them as well. ✨

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Apr 9

Then, less than a year and a half later… surprise again: two babies under 1.5.

It was a wild, tender, exhausting, beautiful blur.

And it changed me forever.

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Apr 9

Back in 2010, I was newly married and very newly pregnant (surprise honeymoon baby 😅). I had no clue what to expect—about pregnancy, birth, or postpartum. I experienced what many first time moms experience: I am over the moon to be a mom and I love my little one *and* WTF. 😆

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Mar 31

🍼 There are babies who need this milk. Making it into ice cream for consumption by others is ignoring the fact that milk banks and hospitals all over the world need more milk for preterm and sick infants.

🥛 It’s odd to profit off of human milk. Period.

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Mar 31

🤱🏻 Breastmilk is for babies and young children. It’s the perfect food for them, and while it has incredible properties that are superpowers for human health, the precious ounces of human milk that people pump should be used for babies who need it. Not curious adults who want to hop on a trend.

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Mar 31

Breast milk ice cream? Here are our thoughts. What do you think?

#breastmilk #breastmilkicecream #humanmilk #humanmilkforhumanbabies #breastfeedingmom

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Mar 7

Tomorrow is International Women's Day! We are allllll about supporting women here at Better Beginnings. Empowering women—and lifting them up and holding space for them—this is what doulas do. The women we serve are truly inspirational to us.⁠
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#internationalwomensday #mayweraisethem #womanhood

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Mar 6

Grandmas are THE BEST.

What’s your favorite thing your mom or MIL does that makes you feel loved, supported, or like a good mom? ❤️

#grandma #grandmas #grandmasarethebest #grandparent #grandparents #grandmatobe #newgrandma

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Mar 5

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#minnesnowta #mnlife #minnesota #stpaulmn #mysaintpaul #mnmom #mnmama #twincities #twincitiesdoula #twincitiesmom #twincitiesmoms #minneapolisdoula #postpartumdoula #postpartumsupport

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Mar 3

Some testimonials from recent postpartum doula clients. 💕

You can book support now or visit our website for more info at the link in our bio. ☀️

#testimonial #testimonials #happyclient #happycustomer #twincities #minneapolis #duluthmn #rochmn #rochestermn #twincitiesmom #twincitiesmoms

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Feb 25

It is possible for two things to be true at the same time. You can be pro-breastfeeding and pro-do-what-you-need-to-be-happy-and-healthy. Formula is not poison. Formula can save lives. Sometimes it saves baby lives. Sometimes it saves mom lives. And it’s not👏our👏place👏to👏judge.👏

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Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Feb 22

Spring is coming. Hang in there.

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Feb 19

Do NOT plan a major home project—or really any home project—any time after the first trimester in hopes that “it will be done by the time baby's here.”Just trust us. It won’t. 🫶

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Feb 12

What was the best way you supported your healing during your postpartum journey? Share your tips in the comments to help out expecting moms. 🥰 #postpartumwellness #newmomadvice #postpartumhealth #birthrecovery #newmom #postpartumjourney #postpartumcare #postpartumsupport #fourthtrimester

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Feb 7

How about breastfeeding, newborn care, perinatal mental health, postpartum nutrition, parent relationships, and siblings/growing families? We've got you.

We're so glad you're here. 🩷

Better Beginnings @betterbeginnings.bsky.social · Feb 7

Want to learn more about how we work in our communities (Duluth, Rochester, and the Twin Cities)? Want to learn more about caring for yourself after birth?