Sleep and Help with Meals and Housework after Giving Birth This week alone we’ve heard, “We should’ve hired a doula to get sleep and help with meals and housework after giving birth,” at least ten times. Ten times this week alone! That means there is a general consensus that families do want and very …
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Hospital Birth Bag Basics As your due date gets closer you’re probably wondering, “What are the hospital birth bag basics?” It’s one of the questions that inevitably comes up any time we get to talking about birth. You’ll likely get some ideas from your mom friends and your sister, but here’s a peek at the …
Your Baby is Your Team Mate If I told you that your baby is your team mate would you believe me? Raise your hand if you just know that labor starts when your water breaks? Or raise your hand if you believe contractions start with a vengeance with no break. Or maybe you think …
My Baby Won’t Sleep, What Should I Do? One of the first challenges parents face is how to get better sleep. I get emails daily, “Help! My baby won’t sleep, what should I do?” Healthy sleep habits are important! Sure, “Sleep when baby sleeps” they say! Who are “they” and do they actually have children? …
Is My Baby Normal Babies do all sorts of seemingly oddish things. Things that’ll leave you wondering, is my baby normal? Sometimes their movements and reflexes can look scary to those who haven’t been around newborns or who aren’t well-versed in their behaviors. We noticed that when we work with new parents, we almost always …
Nanny and a Postpartum Doula I was in the store the other day with my daughter when the conversation came up. You know, “what do you do for a living?” I actually really love talking about what I do and what The Jacksonville Baby Company brings to the shores of the First Coast! So, I …
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Baby Registry for List for the Minimalist With gadgets and gizmos a-plenty, how do you know what you really need for your baby registry? Truthfully newborns don’t “need” a lot during the first three months, they really don’t. Warmth, milk, and comfort in the arms of those who love them. The Jax Baby Company …
The Beginner’s Guide to Parenting If you have or will be having children in the near future you’ve probably found yourself thinking, “I wish there was a how to for parenting”, or “I could sure use a manual right now”! You’ll get a lot of advice along the way. Some well-meaning and very helpful, some …
Delayed Cord Clamping Benefits; ACOG Recommendations Whether you want to use a birth plan or not you’ll want to know about these options. Most care providers aren’t going over these in prenatal visits routinely. It’s important to have an open discussion about your options. The benefits can last a minimum of six weeks for you …
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Top Baby Names of 2016 and 2017 If you or someone you know welcomed a baby in 2016 or are expecting in 2017 you should have fun reading and sharing this blog about top baby names. Care to make a prediction with us? Did your baby’s name make the lists? We would love to hear …
