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Is My Baby Starving? Understanding Newborn Growth Spurts
“My baby was up every hour last night eating. This can’t possibly be normal. I must not be producing enough milk.” As a postpartum doula, these are common concerns I hear from clients. I reassure them that while this can feel exhausting and alarming, it is usually...
Must-Have Winter Baby Items: A Complete Guide for New & Expecting Parents
Winters can be brutal. Cold, windy and wet. Not an ideal place to carry around a miniature person that can’t regulate it’s own temperature well. As parents, we have to do everything we can to keep out littles ones warm and safe through every season. Don’t let the cold...
5 Easy Maternity Halloween Costumes That Celebrate Your Baby Bump
Halloween is a fun opportunity to lean into creativity: and when you’re pregnant, your bump becomes the perfect accessory. Rather than hiding your belly, why not embrace it with a costume that highlights your growing baby? In this post, we’ll share five...
Postpartum Recovery: What to Expect in the First Weeks
Bringing your baby home from the hospital is one of the most exciting and overwhelming moments of your life. You’ve just gone through the incredible experience of birth, and before you’ve even had time to process it all, you’re suddenly at home, expected to heal,...
The Ultimate Hospital Checklist: Preparing for the Big Day
Whether you are getting ready to welcome your baby, planning for a scheduled induction, or simply want to feel prepared for labor, having a complete hospital bag checklist takes away a lot of the guesswork. Hospitals provide the basics, but those small comforts from...
Summer Travel Tips With Baby: How to Keep Cool, Calm, and Carry On
Traveling with a baby this summer? Whether you're hitting the road or taking to the skies, a little preparation goes a long way. With the right mindset and some practical tips, summer adventures with your little one can be joyful, memorable, and surprisingly smooth....
