ABC Doula & Newborn Care

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First Baby Bath?

Doulas all over the US know the Infant Spa Bath! We teach it in the CAPPA Postpartum Doula training, and others use it in their New Parent classes. Why? Because it works so well to help parents confidently bathe and connect to their infant--right from the beginning.


The magic of the Spa Bath is that you meet the baby's needs without causing them any reason to cry--resulting in a much more relaxed experience for both of you. Getting a baby clean is less of the focus whereas helping to create an oxytocin loop between you and baby is the main goal (which makes you feel awesome by the way).


This is wonderful for a parent who craves the breastfeeding relationship, but isn't breastfeeding (partners, dads, or moms who would like to breastfeed but aren't currently) as it mimics the back and forth of that bonding and connection.


We have it on digital download here https://www.abcdoula.com/shop/the-newborn-spa-bath-digital-download but I recommend getting a doula in your home to show you. The experience is so much easier with an expert guiding you. Once you get it down, you will have years of bathing your child with connection and sweetness.