Winning in Motherhood
I always enjoyed a challenge. Loved to find the edge and see how far past it I could go. Unfortunately, this was also how I dealt with self-care. Internally, it was a badge of honor that I could...
View ArticleWhy are MORE moms dying?
We are the only industrialized country with RISING maternal mortality rates.Perhaps, like me, you are shocked. On average, 2 women die following childbirth in the U.S. and 100 more have complications...
View ArticleTurning a Breech Baby
When my second baby went transverse, I panicked. I had been having an amazingly healthy pregnancy, and it was such a shock. Babies can move, flip and completely change their position.Here's how you...
View ArticleThank You Notes for Baby Gifts
Unlike your wedding, birthday or graduation gifts, your baby gift arrives when you are in recovery. A unique recovery that requires you to wake every 2-3 hours to take care of a tiny human. The last...
View ArticleBe Your Own Postpartum Doula
Not everyone can have a Postpartum Doula. So, whether it's not in your budget or not available in your area, here are the keys to being your own Postpartum Doula. Believe me when I say, it is worth...
View ArticleBlessing Way
I will always remember my Blessing Way. My closest friends gathered just before my third child was due. We whispered our worries away. My belly was ornately decorated with henna (temporary plant...
View ArticlePostpartum is its own THING
Postpartum is its own THING. Not a comma between birth and baby, but a separate stage,equal to pregnancy and birth as a distinct transition. Postpartum is...
View ArticleCircumcision
As parents, we face an overwhelming amount of decisions. It’s tempting to avoid the additional research and contemplation on circumcision…..But, we’re talking about surgery. It’s worth some...
View ArticleAsking for Help
Do you have a hard time asking for help?My people! Postpartum is especially tricky for those of us who have difficulty here. Our culture has created an elegant trap. First, we deny Postpartum...
View ArticleNew Baby Visitor's Guide
Planning to visit someone who just had a baby? Here's what you need to know to be the absolute best visitor they've ever had.1--Don't expect to see the baby in the first week or two. Wait for an...
View ArticleTreasure or Trap?
The first two weeks of your newborn's life is a separate stage. During this time, your baby will basically only eat and sleep. This grace period is precious: allowing you to recover from pregnancy...
View ArticleBe an Epic Dad
Most first time dads have never taken care of a newborn. Thankfully, you don't need experience--you need a willingness to learn.*Start with your partner! While she's recovering from pregnancy, birth...
View ArticleShield Your Baby from Stress
Pregnancy here and now brings with it the perils of information overload, fear mongering, and social media drama. Often, people feel obligated to warn you about.....well, everything and anything on...
View ArticleBaby's 1st Bath
When it comes to bathing newborns, most new parents are somewhere between intimidated and downright petrified. And honestly, putting a tiny baby in water is something to approach carefully. Here...
View ArticleNot How You Pictured
"When I have a baby......" "When we have kids....." "We will NEVER EVER......"Most of us enter parenthood with expectations. The more rigid the...
View ArticleFill Your Cup
Your needs as a human being do not cease when you become a parent. You still must breathe, eat, sleep, and relax. Many moms get so caught up in taking care of their babies, children, partners, and...
View ArticleDifference between Postpartum Doula & Baby Nurse
What is the difference between a Baby Nurse and a Postpartum Doula? A Baby Nurse cares for your baby while a Postpartum Doula cares for your whole family.A Baby Nurse is a "non-clinical newborn care...
View ArticleEnd the 6 Week Myth
Postpartum Adjustment is not determined by the size of your uterus because it is not strictly physical. The overall emotional and mental postpartum adjustment typically takes months. And for some,...
View ArticleFirst Holiday with Baby
The Holiday Season is coming. It can be a fun and magical time, but when it's your first Holidays with your baby, it can bring extra stress. Keeping it in perspective will help you navigate...
View ArticleReview: No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns
There is an unending stream of misinformation regarding babies and sleep Often, parents feel like they have 2 choices: coping with frequent wakings or some form of "Cry It Out." But,...
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