By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ A good way to encourage healthy sleep is to get to know your baby’s sleepy signals and put her down to sleep as soon as she seems tired. She is counting on your to help her, a baby cannot put herself to sleep, nor can she understand her own sleepy signs. A baby who is encouraged to stay awake when … [Read more...] about Is your baby tired? Learn to read her tired signs.
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Make 2018 your year for pregnancy and new-mom self-care
3 ways to bring self-care home Endless OB/GYN appointments. Work deadlines. Depressing news stories. Busy schedules. It’s no wonder why more and more people are turning to self-care to bring balance to their hectic lives and take refuge from the distracting world. While most of us can’t traipse off to an exotic retreat every time we feel stressed, there are several ways to … [Read more...] about Make 2018 your year for pregnancy and new-mom self-care
Going visiting with your baby
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ Babies love new places! There’s so much to investigate and new things to touch. But many people aren’t too happy to have your little one crawling or toddling freely about the house exploring everything in sight. While you think its adorable that Baby found the Tupperware, your host may not think it’s … [Read more...] about Going visiting with your baby
Could a breast infection hurt more than childbirth?
Swelled with tear-filled eyes, all my patient could say was, “I had no idea this could even happen!” As she cuddled her three-week-old baby, she struggled to mentally prepare herself for surgery to drain an abscess in her breast. I promised I would share her story, and her regret of not seeking medical attention sooner. Breast infection is common among breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Could a breast infection hurt more than childbirth?
4 things new moms should stop doing in 2018
New motherhood is a rocky transition period, spotted with sleepless nights, physical discomfort, and the confusion that comes with caring for a newborn baby. We’re of the belief that new parents deserve all the support they can find—and none of the negatives that society so often piles up against them (hello, stress and shame, we’re talking to you!). To that end, we’re … [Read more...] about 4 things new moms should stop doing in 2018