Let’s face it, there can be a lot of crying with a newborn in the house. It's very common for babies to cry, and there can be many reasons why your baby is crying. Wet diaper, too hot, too cold, hungry, gas, tummy upset... the list goes on and on! Wouldn’t it be great if they could just tell us what's going on? It would save all of the guesswork for new parents and much of the heartache, too. Crying is their superpower to tell us something is wrong in order to survive. We’ve compiled a few points to consider next time your little one is crying inconsolably. Hopefully this ...
10 New Mom Survival Tips
Let’s face it, those first few weeks (and months) with your newborn can be intense. To help, we’ve put together 10 New Mom Survival Tips. It’s everything we think you need to know that the books don’t tell you. We hope these new mom survival tips give you the confidence and reassurance to survive and thrive through the fourth trimester and beyond. Trust your gut. You may be new to this Mama and feel like you have no idea what you’re doing, but here you are, and even if you don’t believe it, your mother instincts know just what to do. Your body knows, just as it did these ...
5 Breastfeeding Essentials Every New Mom Needs
So here’s the behind the scenes for you, Mama. Breastfeeding can be as messy as it is gloriously satisfying and nourishing and fulfilling and challenging! In those early days and weeks, while supply is still settling down, both you and your little one are getting used to each other and rhythms are beginning to form. It’s a beautiful, hot mess of leaking breasts, tears and joy. And it does not come easy to all moms. (In the US, 20% of moms stop breastfeeding by the first four weeks.) If you’re about to embark on your breastfeeding journey, we’ve rounded up 5 breastfeeding essentials ...
