Pregnancy nesting is a real thing. Are you beginning to get the organizing and cleaning itch? Do you have an overwhelming need to get the nursery and home ready for your baby? Many pregnant mamas would say, “yes” and this is totally normal! If you are feeling this nesting urge, then you may … [Read more…]
How should you plan for your postpartum recovery? If you are pregnant and busy planning for your upcoming birth, don’t forget to plan for your postpartum recovery as well! Many women fail to do so. They spend hours pouring through pregnancy and childbirth blogs and books, but forget to learn about life with a newborn. … [Read more…]
Do you know how to use a sitz bath? They are AWESOME for speeding postpartum recovery and here’s why…. How to Use a Sitz Bath to Speed Healing! How can a sitz bath made with herbal bath salts speed your postpartum recovery? If you deliver vaginally, your doctor or midwife will probably recommend that … [Read more…]
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 hours? Are you a sleep-deprived new parent? Look no further. Sleep help is here! But, before I promise you the moon… you must realize that newborns don’t sleep very long. … [Read more…]
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 held or snuggled. I no longer get frustrated when my children argue, misbehave or act childishly. I don’t have to change diapers, potty train or help my children into their … [Read more…]
Do you want to know how to calm a crying baby? Answer… find out what’s bothering them… easy, right? Well… not so easy! Since babies can’t tell us what’s wrong. Instead… they cry. Why is My Baby Crying? The purpose of this post is to help you figure out why your baby is crying and … [Read more…]
Have you ever heard of homemade gripe water? It’s really amazing! Here’s the scoop… Does your baby seem gassy or fussy? Does she spit up a lot or act fussy after feedings? If so, she may need something to ease her digestion… Homemade Gripe Water to the Rescue! If you have never tried making … [Read more…]
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 house, the garbage needs to go out and the diaper pail is overflowing. In addition, your baby is not happy unless he is physically attached to you! Every time you … [Read more…]
Do you have a postpartum plan? If you are pregnant and planning for a new baby, make sure that creating a postpartum plan is at the top of your priority list! You ABSOLUTELY need one! Here’s why… Free Postpartum Plan Printable Worksheet included! As a postpartum doula, I meet a lot of new moms who … [Read more…]
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 this year? Or maybe you just want some great year-round gift ideas for a new mom in your life? Perhaps you are a new mom (or mom-to-be) and you’d like … [Read more…]