Listen. You can’t pour from an empty cup. You have to put on your oxygen mask first. {Feel free to insert your favorite analogy about self care here}.
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?
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Sun exposure is excellent for boosting both mood and energy—you may be tempted to strip down to your sunnies and scoot out the door with the kids in tow!
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:
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“Why is my baby’s poop green?”
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.
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You may not be picky about the terms people use - you just want someone who is trained, qualified & trust-worthy to help you get sleep after coming home with your newborn.
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?
What IS the difference between a Night Nanny, Baby Nurse, Newborn Care Specialist and a Postpartum Doula?
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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:
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In a time when everything feels like it’s outside of your control and you feel trapped or without options, I am here to tell you that you 👏 still 👏 have 👏 options! And with a bit of planning ahead and knowing where to look, you are capable of having an AMAZING birth - in spite of COVID-19.
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Breastfeeding is a beautiful and wonderful way to bond with your baby and also has so many benefits. But what happens if you can’t breastfeed for some reason? Does that harm the bond with your baby? I dive into a few other things you can do to bond with your baby that does not involve breastfeeding!
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You love this tiny person so much and you want to get to know them and be a part of their life. I mean, you're their parent, so obviously... Bonding is important to you! You feel like you should play with them. But what does that even look like on a newborn? It's not like you can go to the backyard and play ball (Yeah, please don't).
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