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12 Trendy Gifts for New Moms 2020 (that aren’t for the baby!)
Best Amazon gifts for new moms in 2020 Buying gifts for new moms (that she’ll love) just got easier! This gift guide of pampering mom…
What is Plagiocephaly? 8 Tips to Prevent “Flat Head Syndrome” in Babies
What are the causes of positional plagiocephaly and how can you prevent flat head in your baby? If you are a new parent or parent-to-be,…
12 Quick Tips for Surviving Middle-of-the-Night Feedings!
Most parents agree that middle-of-the-night feedings can be really rough! Learn how to ease the burden of night feedings with these 12 tips.
What to Expect for your Postpartum Recovery Timeline (The Ultimate Guide to an Easier Postpartum Recovery!)
Postpartum Q&A with a postpartum doula. What to expect and tips and timeline for a faster and easier postpartum recovery!
When do babies sleep through the night? (and other new baby sleep myths)
Did you know that YOU can sleep through the night even if your newborn baby can’t? Proven sleep strategies to help you and your baby…
Lochia 101: The Ultimate Guide to Postpartum Bleeding… The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!
Postpartum bleeding: What’s normal… What’s not…Let’s get real and discuss postpartum bleeding… EVERYTHING you need to know about lochia after childbirth!
What Every New Parent Wishes Their Baby’s Grandparents Knew!
Many new parents wish that their baby’s grandparents could be more supportive. How can grandparents be more helpful? Are there rules for grandparents? Find out…
10 Smart Reasons to Request NO VISITORS after Birth!
Did you know that there are some really great reasons for delaying visitors after your baby’s birth? In fact, it can actually be GOOD to…
The Benefits of Dream Feeding for Postpartum Recovery
Can dream feeding be helpful for new parents recovering from childbirth? I say YES! In this post, we are going to discuss how dream feeding…
16 Benefits of Baby Wearing!
Learn the benefits of baby wearing for parents AND baby! Most infants love being worn in a carrier. Here are 16 great reasons to wear…
Dream Feed Pros and Cons – Q&A for New Parents!
Are you aware of the pros and cons of dream feeding your baby? Many parents use dream feeds as a way to get better sleep…
How to Plan a Sweet Postpartum Baby Moon!
A postpartum baby moon is the best gift that you can give yourself as you journey into motherhood. Learn how to plan for the ultimate…
Why You Need a Postpartum Plan
As a postpartum doula, I meet a lot of new moms who wish that they had been better prepared for life after baby’s birth. Many expectant…
Why Breastfeeding Moms Have Super Powers!
There are many great benefits of breastfeeding. You probably already know this. However, do you really understand the miraculous SUPER POWERS that breastfeeding moms actually…
Here’s Hope for Postpartum Recovery in a Pandemic!
Here’s hope for women dealing with postpartum recovery during the pandemic. Learn how to embrace this time with your newborn even in the midst of…
The Pros and Cons of Newborn Swaddling
Did you know that there are definitely times when you should NOT swaddle your baby? Let’s explore the pros and cons of newborn swaddling.
What is Kangaroo Mother Care?
What is kangaroo mother care? How does KMC benefit newborns and preemies? Learn why skin-to-skin, baby-wearing & breastfeeding can help babies thrive!
The Benefits of Social Distancing for Newborns + 13 Survival Tips for New Moms!
Social distancing has some nice benefits for newborns, but what about new mothers? How can new moms get the support they need while staying safe?
Healthy Mama’s Best Products for Mom and Baby!
What are the best products for mom and baby? A postpartum doula shares some doula and client favorites!
20 Quick Tips for Happier Cluster Feeding!
Cluster feeding is normal! Learn how to survive cluster feeding with these 20 great tips!
How to Cope with Being Pregnant During a Pandemic: 10 Tips for Expectant Parents
Get the most accurate and evidence-based information on being pregnant and giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. A doula shares up-to-date resources and 10 great…
Bad Baby Advice Every Parent Should IGNORE!
What is the most common bad baby advice that new parents hear? These 10 things are not only bad, but could even be dangerous for…
“Help! My Baby Has Days and Nights Mixed Up!” 7 Easy Tips to Help…
When your newborn has his days and nights mixed up, you lose sleep! However, these 7 tips will help fix the problem fast!
Best Swaddles for Newborns (and Newbie Parents!)
A postpartum doula shares her top picks for the best swaddles for newborns. Not all swaddles work well for newborns. Find out why!
40 Best Baby Hacks for 2020!
A HUGE collection of some of the best baby hacks for 2020! Check out these 40+ favorite baby hacks for easier parenting.
10 Newborn Tips that Every Parent Should Know!
Great newborn tips from a professional postpartum doula. These helpful and very practical tips will help new parents as they learn how to care for…
Healthy Mama’s DIY 100% Natural Postpartum Kit Checklist!
Create your own DIY natural postpartum recovery care kit with these 16 postpartum recovery essentials. Heal faster with these toxic-free postpartum care supplies, recipes and…
10 New Parent Baby Sleep Mistakes and How to Fix Them!
Help Your Baby Sleep Better with these 10 Easy Fixes! Are you making these common baby sleep mistakes? If you are, you may be unknowingly…
What to Wear Postpartum: Cute and Trendy 2020 New Mom Fashions!
Learn some great postpartum wardrobe tips for your 4th Trimester. Cute ideas for trendy fashions that will provide tummy support and conceal your post-baby belly.…
3 Tips to Prevent a Fussy Baby in the Evening
Do you have a fussy baby in the evening hours? Follow these 3 tips to “cure” the 5 to 9 Whine and get your baby…
The 12 Days of Christmas with a Newborn!
If you are welcoming a new baby during the holidays, you may be feeling a bit anxious about managing Christmas with a newborn! But…. hold…
Practical Gift Ideas for New Moms!
Check out these very practical gift ideas for new moms! She will LOVE them!! Do you have a new mom on your holiday gift list…
16 Practical (and Clever) Tips to Prevent a Newborn Cold During Cold and Flu Season!
How to keep a newborn healthy and prevent a newborn cold or sickness Are you worried about your baby catching a newborn cold this winter?…
10 Things That Shocked Me About Recovery After Childbirth
What can you really expect after having a baby? Most women experience these 10 things after childbirth. Don’t be surprised, but be ready instead. Learn…
How to Create Your Own Mommy Self Care Checklist
If you are a young mother, you probably already realize that you need better self care. Right? Why? Because most young mothers don’t practice self…
How to Really Enjoy the Fourth Trimester with Your Newborn!
Are you afraid of the fourth trimester with your newborn? So then…. you have heard some “horror stories” of new mothers who have struggled with…
How to Prioritize Sleep During the 4th Trimester: 14 Great Tips to Help!
Learn tips and strategies to help prioritize mom’s sleep during the 4th trimester. Here’s great sleep help for new parents!
Pamper the New Mom with these 10 Valentine Gift Ideas!
Looking for ways to pamper the new mom in your life this Valentine’s Day? Or maybe you are the new mom and you’d like…
Overtired Baby or Colic?
Did you know that your fussy, “colicky” baby may actually be an overstimulated or overtired baby instead? Learn why an overtired baby is a baby…
Pregnancy 101: Planning for New Baby! – FREE Printables for Getting Organized!
Pregnancy Can Be Overwhelming! Are you planning for a new baby? Maybe you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by all there is to learn and…
How Much Should a Newborn Eat?
If you are wondering how much should a newborn eat, you have come to the right place! This is a very common question that…
Postpartum Recovery: The 5-5-5 Rule!
How should you plan for your postpartum recovery? ***UPDATE*** This post is still very relevant, but I encourage you to also check out my latest…
How to Use a Sitz Bath for Postpartum Healing – Easy DIY Recipe!
Get this easy DIY postpartum sitz bath recipe for faster postpartum healing from a vaginal birth. Learn why a sitz bath is so effective for…
4 New Parent Sleep Hacks – Sleep Solutions for Parents with a Newborn
Are you searching for new baby sleep hacks to help you get better sleep with your newborn? Does your newborn wake to eat every 2-3…
Warning: Babies Don’t Keep!
My baby turned 19 this year. He no longer fits on my lap. He no longer keeps me up at night or cries to be…
5 Postpartum Self-Care Tips for Easier Recovery
Postpartum self-care? What’s that? Okay, so you’ve just had a baby and you can’t remember the last time you had a shower….dirty dishes litter the…
Why You Need to Process Your Birth Story
If you have ever given birth, you understand the powerful emotions surrounding your birth experience! What does it mean to process your birth and why…
25 Rules for Visiting a Newborn
Are there rules for visiting a newborn or new parents? You bet there are! In this post, I’m going to “lay down the law” so…
14 Sanity-Saving Tips for Surviving the Holidays with a Newborn!
14 Ideas, tips and hacks for baby’s first holidays. These great newborn tips will help new parents to THRIVE not just survive the holiday season…
Postpartum Survival Help: Problem-Solving Tips by some of my Favorite Mom Bloggers!
Some of my favorite mom bloggers share vulnerably about their own postpartum recoveries. Learn their survival tips and tricks and how they managed during the…
The Benefits of Skin to Skin with a Newborn
Have you heard of the many AMAZING benefits of skin to skin contact with your newborn? What is skin to skin and why is it…
Homeopathy for Mother and Baby
As a mother and grandmother, I want to share about my exciting experiences with homeopathy! But first, here is a short disclaimer… I am now…
3 Newborn Myths to Bust!!
I am about to debunk 3 very common newborn myths that have (unfortunately) been passed around for generations. I bet you have already heard them,…
Learn Your Baby’s Sleep Cues for a More Peaceful Bedtime!
Why sleep cues can be a GAME-CHANGER for your baby’s sleep! Does your baby have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Does he cry or…
