Pregnancy is approximately 40 weeks long and you, my friend, have made it almost all the way. Congrats! But the last few weeks of pregnancy can be really tough, so having a few coping mechanisms can be key to not only surviving but thriving. Here are some ways to stay …
Are you nearing the end of your pregnancy? You probably have your nursery ready and the carseat installed. But have you thought about mentally and physically prepping for labor? Don’t forget to spend some time thinking about the big day, and planning some things to help make you stronger – …
Ahh, the sweet little baby burrito, all wrapped up in a swaddle. It’s the perfect image of a newborn and chances are, you were handed a perfectly swaddled baby shortly after you gave birth. Nurses, midwives and doulas are swaddling pros, right? But new parents? Maybe not so much. The …
While COVID-19 doesn’t seem to affect children as bad as adults, in terms of physical health, children can have mental health challenges due to the pandemic. As the months tick by, with no return to normalcy in sight, parents might be wondering how to protect the mental health of their …
If you plan on breastfeeding, you might think all you need is your boobs. And while that is true, having a few things on hand will definitely help your breastfeeding journey – making it easier and more enjoyable. So, what do you need? Here are six things to have on …
Whether it’s COVID-19 or something else keeping you away after the birth of a new baby, if you cannot support a friend or family member in person – don’t fret! You can still support new parents from afar. Yes, we know it isn’t the same, but if you do it …
It’s summer and the weather is great and everyone loves to be outside. But with the pandemic, we’ve all been home for a while and maybe you (and your kids) are getting a little bored. It’s totally understandable! You might have already gone through your list of tried-and-true boredom busters …
Even if you have given birth before, you can still have fears about it. If you are pregnant and getting ready for the big day, you might be coping with birth fears. It’s normal to have some fear or anxiety surrounding birth but there are also ways to cope, so …
If you have a baby, the last thing you want is for he or she to get sick. However, it is inevitable that eventually, your little one will come down with something. That is why it’s a good idea to have a few natural remedies on hand so you aren’t …
Pregnancy is one of those things that is a large enough event in a person’s life, that adding any outside stressor can seem extra challenging. So pregnancy during a global pandemic? When you may not be able to rely on family and friends for help, or your doula for in-person …
