By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns Adding a second child to the family changes everything. The postpartum time produces a whirl of emotions that envelops everyone in those first tender months after bringing your second-born into your family. In our instinctive drive to keep newborns from harm, we often become overzealous. Thus , without … [Read more...] about Bringing home your second baby
Pregnancy
Newborn basics: Find your baby swaddling style
There’s no sight quite as sweet as a newborn baby bundled in a swaddling blanket. This practice of tightly wrapping an infant from the neck down is touted by many as a cure-all for fussiness in babies. Swaddling mimics the warmth and comfort of the womb, offering enough calm to ensure longer sleep times for many little ones. This practice is as old as time, with many … [Read more...] about Newborn basics: Find your baby swaddling style
Top 10 reasons why it’s awesome being pregnant during the holidays
The holiday season is in full swing, and this year, you may be about to experience the festivities during a pregnancy. At first, you might think that being pregnant during the holidays will put a damper on the fun you would normally have on Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year's. That's where you would be wrong. Top 10 reasons why being pregnant over the holidays is actually … [Read more...] about Top 10 reasons why it’s awesome being pregnant during the holidays
Fertility self care
Everyone’s journey to starting a family looks and feels different, especially when you are struggling with infertility. My personal fertility journey had many highs, lows, and bumps along the way. As both a dietitian and a woman who walked through the struggles of getting pregnant, there are emotional waves that we all ride out. Let’s take a look at ways to be kind to you while … [Read more...] about Fertility self care
It’s time for some holiday ground rules
A little tough love can help you actually enjoy this most wonderful time of the year. Here’s how to be real without being rude. So Grandma Althea just invited you over for Thanksgiving week and Grandpa Jones wants to visit you—along with Grandma Jones—for Christmas and Santa’s first visit. Oh, and cousin Jen decided she’s coming for Hanukkah to help you get your nursery in … [Read more...] about It’s time for some holiday ground rules