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?
Read MoreYou 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?
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreI've been in your home working with you and your baby (or babies) for a few days, weeks, months, and I just wanted to tell you that, I see you. I really see you.
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