Black Women and their Babies are Dying at an Alarming Rate, and it’s not their fault
This Wednesday marks the celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday recognizing the end of slavery in America. Although the most recently added federal holiday in the United States, becoming official in 2021, Juneteenth is so much more than a day off in the middle of June, and has been observed by the Black community for over…
Read MoreVacations with Infants: Should we wait or travel now?
As both a travel enthusiast and a newborn care professional, people often ask me what the best age is to travel with children. Should I really take my infant on our family vacation or should we wait until the kids can remember the trips we go on? Is traveling with a toddler too much trouble?…
Read MoreParenting with Intention : Mindful Parenting with Newborns
I always like to joke that the only time I was a perfect parent was when my children were still hypothetical. My hypothetical children were adorable, kind, loving, cooperative beings that absolutely loved every activity I planned for them, adored each other almost as much as they adored me, and always ate all of their…
Read MoreBest 8 Children’s Books about Juneteenth for Young Readers
In 2021, Juneteenth was added to the American federal holiday list, becoming the first addition to our country’s official national holidays since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday was designated in 1983. Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the end of slavery in America, is so much more than a day off in the middle of June,…
Read MoreIs Overnight Newborn Care Really Worth It if I’m Planning to Breastfeed Exclusively?
Adjusting to life with a newborn When welcoming a baby into your family, there are a lot of moving parts at once. Whether it’s your first time bringing a baby home, or you’re growing your existing brood, it’s normal to need some assistance and support as you adjust to life with a new baby. Having…
Read MoreDoulas in the Kitchen: Postpartum Snacks 101
Nutrition is important for postpartum parents. Your body has been working hard to create a new life for the last 9 months, and now that the baby is here, your body still has work to do to heal from childbirth, replenish nutrients that have been depleted, and nourish your newborn, especially if you are breastfeeding.…
Read MoreMy Story: The Importance of Perinatal Mental Health
I will never forget the long, hot summer my son was born. We lived in a small, two bedroom side by side duplex off the freeway, the lawn left overgrown and full of weeds all summer as we fumbled through the early days of parenting. The place was once half business, half residence, and the…
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Chestfeeding
So you’ve decided you want to chestfeed your baby. Congratulations! Feeding your baby from your body can be a beautiful symbiotic relationship between parent and child, and a wonderful way to both feed your baby and nurture your bond. Many people recall their time spent nursing a baby with great reverence and joy, while others…
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