Since what goes in must come out, it’s just as important to understand your baby’s bowel movements as it is to know about the nutritional value of what you’re feeding them, and yourself . In fact, poop can be a sign of something going on with baby’s health, as the digestive system is a good … [Read more...]
What New Parents Need to Know About: Good Sleep Habits
You have to expect that sleep will be an elusive thing for awhile, but good habits start early! A few posts ago, we talked about SAFE sleep and the AAP’s latest guidelines for making sure your little one is sleeping in a safe environment, with an aim to preventing SIDS or other sleep related … [Read more...]
The Role of a Postpartum Doula: What She Does and Doesn’t Do… For the Record!
Let’s just begin by saying that every doula is a little different but, basically, these are the elements of the role that you can expect most doulas to take on. TIP: Clarify at the beginning of your contract with your doula what services ARE and what are NOT included, as part of their role. That … [Read more...]
Why Is It So Hard for Some New Moms to Ask for Help?
There is an attitude floating around out there that a mom who can’t do it alone is failing as a parent. It’s ridiculous, of course, but that doesn’t change the fact that it happens all the time. A new mom will fear reaching out for help because she’s worried that she’ll be judged for it, as if she … [Read more...]
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