Colic – Every New Parent’s Fear The dreaded “C” word that all new parents fear they might hear. Colic. For parents of a new baby, hearing that their little one may be struggling through colic can put even seasoned parents on edge. You walk into the pediatrician’s office, worrying for the worst and are instantly… Continue reading Colic 101: What to Do?
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Pregnancy and Birth Tips
Our Top Pregnancy and Birth Tips In light of this holiday season, which is all about friends, family, love and connection– let me take a moment to highlight one of my most favorite doulas and one that I am lucky enough to be such good friends with. Colleen Myatt, the owner of Beautiful, Births & Beyond.… Continue reading Pregnancy and Birth Tips
Holiday Gift Guide for a New Mom
Wondering what you can buy for a new mama friend this holiday season? Have a new mama friend this holiday season? Here are my suggestions to help her transition into her role. Earlier this week I posted up my Joyful Motherhood E-Course – which of course makes a great new mama gift, but what else?… Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide for a New Mom
Boost Your Immunity During Pregnancy
Tis’ the season of sniffles and scratchy throats! It is time to close those windows and crank up the heat, which means trapping all those germs inside. Sigh. If you are pregnant, this time of year makes it doubly harder to stay well as your immunity is already suppressed. You already know to take your… Continue reading Boost Your Immunity During Pregnancy
The Magic of Skin-to-Skin
I can still see the yellow isolation gowns from the NICU team lined up against the wall during my oldest daughter, Lillian’s birth. Terrified and confused, I looked at my midwife Annie who I loved so much and had built nine months of a trusting relationship with. She saw the look on my face as… Continue reading The Magic of Skin-to-Skin