Postpartum Recovery (Part 1): The neglected 4th trimester
The countdown is on until your baby’s arrival and you’ve been preparing for nine long months. Your refrigerator is sporting the latest black and white ultrasound snaps of your little cherub. The nursery is freshly painted, the crib has been assembled, and you’ve spent the last three Saturdays taking a birthing class, building nursery furniture…
Read MoreFinding Balance: Understanding and Addressing Newborn Overstimulation
Understanding your overstimulated newborn and what to do We’ve all been there before. You’ve been out with the baby all day; a well baby check at the pediatrician, had to zip by the post office, and your quick stop at the grocery store on the way home resulted in needing to feed the baby on…
Read More3 Common Myths About Your Baby’s Sleep
and What You Really Need to Know Instead Sleep is one of the greatest areas of struggle for parents of infants. Studies have consistently shown that not getting enough sleep puts caregivers at higher risk of postpartum mood disorders, marital difficulties, and reporting decreased overall satisfaction with parenting. Emerging research also continues to show that…
Read MorePlanning to Hire a Night Nurse? Perhaps Reconsider….
When preparing for the arrival of a baby, it seems one thing there is never a shortage of are other peoples’ opinions — and questions. How to give birth, how to feed them, whether to put them on a schedule or follow their demands as they come. Who’s going to wake up with the baby…
Read MorePreparing for Childbirth: Navigate the Final Weeks of Pregnancy and Into Postpartum Recovery
The third trimester has arrived; nesting has kicked it into high gear, and you’re fully prepared for baby! You’ve found a pediatrician that you like, you’ve prepared the nursery, the stroller is assembled and the car seat’s ready to be installed as you count down the final weeks of pregnancy. Now that just about everything…
Read MoreLife with Twins: 5 Tips & Tricks for the First Three Months
Taking care of twins can be a tremendous challenge. It’s twice as many diapers, twice as many feedings, and twice as much laundry! You do also get double the giggles, double the gummy smiles, and double the baby snuggles! We talked to dozens of caregivers of multiples, both parents and professionals, about what life with…
Read MoreBouncing Back: Advantages of Birthing Ball Exercises in Postpartum Recovery
Nothing is more fulfilling or gratifying than giving birth to a beautiful new baby. During pregnancy, new parents spend much of their time preparing for the newest addition to the family and ensuring their homes are ready for the big day. Whether you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the future, it is…
Read MoreWhat to do if your baby hates tummy time – helpful tips for turning your tummy time screamer into a tummy time pro
If you have an infant, you have surely heard of the importance of ‘tummy time’ over and over again. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends putting infants on their tummy a few times each day, beginning when they are discharged from the hospital, and steadily increasing the duration of tummy time so that your baby…
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