do you and your babies struggle with fatigue following the daylight savings time change? november 3rd, 2024 we adjust our clocks back one hour for the fall back daylight savings time. here are 3 areas with fall back daylight savings time suggestions to help the “family fatigue” adjustment. remember, our bodies like routine. it takes …
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want a peaceful postpartum? bringing the new baby home can come with lots of things that don’t have a place yet. finding order in all of that stuff can be challenging. peaceful postpartum looks like: as a postpartum doula, i love to bring peace to chaos. it’s very calming to create beautiful spaces like a …
affirmations: let’s go to the dictionary affirmations are a declaration of the truth. those kind, encouraging words we speak to ourselves to spur us on to greatness in our new role of motherhood. okay, some days, just to spur us on… if you are a new mom with a love language of affirming words, it …
building a relationship with the new baby can be difficult at first. it’s like a friendship, it takes time to build, but this bond lasts a lifetime. i created 3 tips dads can use to build a relationship with the new baby. do things you enjoy and include your baby. safety first, of course. first …
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check for T.I.C.K.S. to wear babies safely babywearing safety tips: when putting on your baby carrier, use this acronym TICKS to make sure you and your baby are comfortable and safe. we are all thinking about ticks right now, so let’s be wise. T is for tight. the carrier should hug your baby close to …
doulas are the “women of the village helping the women of the village.” ten ways a postpartum doula makes a real difference while helping families. don’t you love a list! a doula does all of these things and more. postpartum doula care and support is invaluable to parents with new babies. a doula listens, a …
overnight oats: hot or cold. ready to go. oats are a hardy grain making oatmeal a filling breakfast for postpartum mamas and they are known for improving breast milk production. my current favorite recipe included in the post. i have to ask, “what is your favorite way to eat oatmeal?” postpartum benefits of oatmeal oats …
treating the breast infection, mastitis, with home remedies i had mastitis several times during my breastfeeding journeys with my three children. each of these suggestions were helpful to me. remember, i am not a doctor but i am a mom who has experienced mastitis with each breastfeeding infant. what is mastitis? mastitis is an inflammation …
what are you thankful for? let me know in the comments. here is my list for today. i am so thankful that january is behind us. that month of 31 dark, overcast days felt like an entire year! whew. thankfulness is something i always look for in myself and my life. i fill my journal …
birth stories. i am so happy when clients write their birth story for the baby book and then agree to share it on my blog. fun fact – when i was still doing birth photography, this was my second birth to photograph for that day at carillion hospital in radford,va and i made it to …
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