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 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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