by Anna Rodney | Dec 27, 2023 | baby, baby care, first time mom, motherhood, new baby, self care
Finding yourself after you have a baby is so important! We all know that having a baby is so consuming emotionally, physically and mentally. It can take months and even years to feel like you are strong again. The feeling of being drained, overwhelmed and stressed out...
by Anna Rodney | Aug 2, 2023 | baby, childbirth, first time mom, motherhood, new baby, parenthood, self care
Having a baby is exhausting! Pregnancy and labor are enough to make you feel exhausted, and now you have to recover and care for a new baby. Did you know newborns are supposed to eat 10-12 times a day? They can eat for 40 minutes to an hour at each feeding. So yes,...
by Anna Rodney | Jul 21, 2023 | baby, baby care, bringing home baby, childbirth, first time mom, labor, motherhood, new baby, parenthood, Uncategorized
I had my first daughter over thirteen years ago and like most first time moms, I had no idea what to expect. I was so confidently clueless that I had no idea what I didn’t know or what I should even be asking. I had been around families and children my entire life. I...
by Anna Rodney | Jul 7, 2023 | baby, baby care, breastfeeding, bringing home baby, childbirth, first time mom, labor, motherhood, new baby, parenthood
Being a new mom is such a magical experience- getting the opportunity to bond with your little bundle of joy is such a privilege and special time. Newborns are incredibly precious, and all they need is your love (and food and sleep haha!). The adjustment into...
by Anna Rodney | Jun 20, 2023 | baby, birth class, childbirth, first time mom, online baby class, online class, preparing for birth, virtual class
Pregnancy, childbirth, new baby, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery…it can all be so overwhelming! Up until now you have been able to navigate your adult life with confidence and ease. The pressure you are feeling about your birth choices can leave one overwhelmed...
by Anna Rodney | Jun 5, 2023 | baby, baby care, breastfeeding, bringing home baby, first time mom, motherhood, new baby, online baby class
My baby was up every hour last night eating. This can’t possibly be “normal.” I must not be producing enough for my baby. As a postpartum doula, these are common things I have heard from my clients. I assure them that although it seems difficult and even abnormal, it...
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