You’ve delivered your baby, figured out the whole feeding and burping thing, and settled into something vaguely resembling a routine. You’re healed up and doing human activities again. Well, most of them. The six-week mark on the calendar is looming and you’re not quite sure how to feel… That’s right, we’re talking about the[…]
Mastitis: a funny sounding word for a not-so-funny condition. All too many nursing mothers have experienced the rapid-onset breast pain, fever, and chills that mark a breast infection. Let’s learn a little more about this common mother’s problem - what it is, and what you should do if you have mastitis. What is Mastitis? Simply[…]
What is scheduled parenting and why is there such an uproar about it? Scheduled parenting is exactly what it sounds like, parenting your children, including infants, by the clock, rather than by instinct alone. It is structured, planned, and predictable………and also, it’s not. Let me explain. Scheduled parenting simply means working your baby into your[…]
SUPPORT during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period is the number one, most important factor when it comes to peace of mind and recovery. All of the struggles, emotions, sleepless nights and hard work can be made better simply by having people by your side to offer support. I’ve written in the past about the[…]
Let’s start with, HOW YOU CHOOSE TO FEED YOUR BABY IS YOUR CHOICE. There, now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, how about a little expectation vs. reality when it comes to feeding your baby these first six weeks. Ready? Here we go. EXPECTATION: I’m going to breastfeed because it’s the best for[…]
Babies are the best, aren’t they? So sweet and chubby and squishy. What’s not to love? People tend to talk A LOT about how much they love their babies. They talk about how they bonded with them. Partners want to know “How can I bond with my baby?”. Lots and lots of talk about bonding.[…]
Coming home with your newborn baby is an exciting and scary time. Whether you’re a first-time parent, or a well-traveled expert, there is a lot to consider when it comes to your own recovery. As a postpartum and infant care doula, what I often see with my clients is that the reality does not match[…]