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 that new moms and dads get the rest and support they so desperately need! As a postpartum doula, I frequently help new parents to set some boundaries with visitors and …
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 with a newborn. If you are expecting a Christmas baby, YOU NEED THESE TIPS! Postpartum recovery during the Christmas season or holiday season, can be especially rough. But, with proper perspective and planning, you can relax and enjoy your holidays baby!
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 early weeks after baby. Great postpartum care tips for breastfeeding, postpartum emotions, bleeding, bonding and healing!
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 so important for mom and baby? Easing the Transition from Womb to World Birth can be very traumatic for a new baby! Not only does a baby often go through …
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 going to officially take off my “doula hat” for a bit and put on my “mommy hat” for the purpose of this post. As a doula, it is not within …
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, too! Whether you are expecting a new baby or are a brand new parent, you have probably already noticed one thing… You are getting TONS of advice! Some of this …
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 fuss when he should be sleeping? You may be missing your baby’s sleep cues!
