Mallory
Mallory Shannon is a birth and postpartum doula in the Kansas City Metro area, wife and mother of two. She had every intent to leave until she and her husband moved their family downtown and fell in love with the city and the culture. Self-professed coffee addict and foodie, she enjoys all that the Kansas City food and coffee scene has to offer. When she isn't chasing down her one- and three-year-old, you'll find her hitting the Farmer's market, teaching and providing Kansas City's family centered birth and postpartum doula care. You can follow Northland Doula at www.northlanddoula.com, www.facebook.com/northlanddoula or on Instagram @northlanddoula.
An Ode to Coffee
Coffee.
The delicious, energy-giving elixir of the heavens.
The life force behind cheery, smiling moms ready to face the day.
The gasoline which fuels parents everywhere.
Deep, dark,...
4 Valentines Perfect for Your Mom Friends
If there's one thing I've learned it's that mom friends are absolutely necessary for our sanity!
Mom friends won't judge you for losing your mind...
The Day I Discovered I was a Ninja
I have three kids. For anyone who has three kids, you know it is a battle of sorts to go, well, anywhere. You know...
We Say “Please” and “Thank You”
When I was a brand new mom, I began my quest of finding what worked for our family. I think every new mom does...
True Confessions: I’m a Doula and I Love Epidurals
My name is Mallory, I'm a birth and postpartum doula, and I absolutely love epidurals.
Those who know me, though, know that I had my...
I Had a Baby in an Hour (But Please Don’t Call Me Lucky)
Historically I am a fast birther.
With my first I was induced before my guess date, and I still only labored for 9 hours. As...
You Don’t HAVE to Wear Yoga Pants
Dear Moms,
I’m going to say something probably slightly controversial. You don't have to wear yoga pants. You don't have to wear leggings. You don't...
Unconventional Baby Shower Gifts
Confession: I’m not actually a huge fan of baby showers. I've attended, I've had them thrown for me, and I've thrown them. While I...
Midwives are Hippies (And Other Misconceptions)
Midwives.
Floral crowns, essential oils and birth circles, right?
When I had my first baby, I automatically went to an obstetrician. I thought, "Well, you get...
The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up
I've never been one to have a perfect house. In fact, more often than not my house used to be crazy.
As moms we all...
DIY Holiday Gifts (That Don’t Suck!)
I have a few claims to fame in my circles. The first is, of course, I’m the birth and postpartum nerd. Not many things...
A Clean House? It’s Possible!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Cottage Care, Inc.; however, all opinions are those of the contributor who wrote them.
All moms are busy. Even...
Big Sibling Bags
When my son was born, I put together some fun things for my daughter to do while she waited for her baby brother. When...
When I Thought You Were Gone
"I got the email. Your results came back negative."
That's the text I got when I thought you were gone.
I had been so sure. I...
Postpartum: When It’s Too Much
One of the most searched terms on Google relating to the postpartum period is "Postpartum Depression." Taking the time to understand this condition can...
