For Dads
Should you wait to sleep train until after the 4 month regression?
I get this question all the time – you may have heard of the dreaded “4 month sleep regression”, where any decent sleep your baby’s been having goes completely out the window. I put it in quotes because a) it doesn’t happen at 4 months – it can and often does start as early as…
Read MoreFinding Your New Normal. 7 Practical Tips For New Daddy After Childbirth
It’s normal for dads to find it hard to cope with the first few weeks and months of being a dad. It is a new experience that many first-time dads have no way to prepare for. Even if you’ve tried to get prepare for months in advance it can still be a challenging role…
Read MoreNow offering:: Unicorn rides*
*At least, that’s how it will feel. What does an overnight doula do? I get a lot of questions about the overnight support we offer. Many people call asking for a “baby nurse” or “night nurse” (in quotes because they’re not typically licensed nurses), and I love telling them how and why a postpartum doula…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to Guests
(I wrote this a while ago and it appeared in a whole bunch of major newspapers when the Royal Baby was born in 2013. It was also featured on NPR’s website, SheKnows.com, and many other sites!) Family members and friends will flock to your house when you have a new arrival. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED…
Read MoreFeed your newborn sushi!*
You just had your baby. She’s 3 days old and you’re heading home from the hospital. When you get home, feed your baby sushi as soon as possible. And then for the next meal, probably falafel. Because of course you want her to get used to eating a variety of foods right away! If all…
Read MoreBaby Q&A:: 4 Ways to Get Your Husband to Help Out More!
Q:: How can I get my husband to help out more with the baby? I feel like I have to do it all and I never get a break – I’m starting to feel very resentful towards him and it’s leading to even MORE stress! A::This is a SUPER common issue with clients and mama…
Read MoreHow to Have the BEST Mother's Day EVER.
This year, I heard many mamas stress out over Mother’s Day because they had to shop for gifts for, and plan outings with their own mothers, mothers-in-law, stepmothers, grandmothers, birth mothers, earth mothers, you name it. When did Mother’s Day become more of a hassle than an honor? Mother’s Day is a misnomer; rather, it’s…
Read MoreWhat to Expect… the movie?
I saw Hunger Games for the second time tonight (SO FREAKING GOOD) and there was a trailer for a new movie called “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” – now there’s a book you didn’t think would ever be optioned by Hollywood! It seems to be about a whole bunch of really beautiful women having…
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