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I wanted to give a little space to talk about our not-so-talked-about, yet loved-by-many service that we offer: Sleep Coaching! I think because we use a Gentle method, a lot of parents worry that it won’t be as impactful or have the “staying power” that other methods use that involve allowing your baby to cry-it-out (CIO).
Struggling as a new mom doesn’t earn you a badge of honor. There’s no prize for who suffers the most in any given Mommy Group. This is why asking for help isn’t harmful. This is why handing your baby to a trusted, vetted, experienced, empathetic, kind professional is not only a good thing, but a GREAT thing! You can have it all! You can be rested AND bond with your baby. In all actuality, being rested and supported and confident makes you a better parent. Weird, huh?
But seeking sun exposure safely is important, and it’s a little more complicated than sunscreen when it comes to our littlest people. So, here are our top tips for protecting your new babe while you both get some much-needed time outdoors:
If I had a dime every time I saw this question accompanied by a picture in a Mom Group... I'd have a lot of dimes!
Having a Postpartum Doula or Newborn Care Specialist takes the guesswork out. And saves you from having to post pictures of bodily fluids (yours & your baby's) on social media. There's just something so wonderful about having a real person in your home, whose sole purpose of being there is to support you and help you navigate all the things that come with being a new parent.
But what should you look for when you are considering hiring overnight or daytime help? Are there differences in training and certifications? What do each of these professionals know and focus on?
This can be another challenge as around 25% of parents report feeding-related issues when they switch to the bottle. So, what’s a parent to do to overcome their baby’s bottle feeding refusal? Here are some things you can try: