Prioritize Sleep Over Things

Prioritize Sleep Over Things I’m just going to say it, I sure hope you prioritize sleep over things like baby gear, photoshoots, baby showers, and gender parties. And I hope you do it now before your baby makes their debut! Sleep is as important as eating nutritious meals, exercising, and annual checkups. So, you think …

Umbilical Cord Care for Newborns | 5 Easy Steps

Umbilical Cord Care for Newborns | 5 Easy Steps Writing an informative piece on umbilical cord care is right up my alley! When I’m not helping parents with all the things after their babies are born I’m teaching classes that include information on optimal umbilical cord clamping and providing placenta encapsulation services. During that time …

Surviving Nights with a Newborn; Tips for Tired Parents

Surviving Nights with a Newborn; Tips for Tired Parents Surviving nights with a newborn can be difficult, but not impossible. It’s the wee hours of the morning. You’ve just about drifted off to sleep when your baby again. Every muscle in your body is exhausted, you feel weak and you think to yourself, how are other …

From the Hospital Home after Giving Birth

From the Hospital Home after Giving Birth As you transition from the hospital home after giving birth the ride will seem almost surreal. You’ll probably be tired, maybe even a little anxious. Your comfort level will fall anywhere on the scale from 1-10. 1 being slightly uncomfortable and 10 being “holy crap I feel like …