If you were to do a Google search of “things to know before having a baby”, you’d probably be overwhelmed with the number of results that pop up before you. How do you know which of these “things to know” is most relevant? Which checklist should you be following? Where do you even start? While every woman’s experience is going to be different, here are 5 things we believe will help prepare you for your new and exciting life as a mother! 1. Plan for a temporary hiatus After your bouncing baby boy or girl has been delivered, new mothers are infused with joy and ...
Tips for Babies with Reflux
It can be stressful to watch your baby experiencing pain and discomfort but not know the cause or how to soothe them. If you notice any of the following signs, your baby might be suffering from reflux: + They aren’t easily soothed + They arch their backs and become very stiff during and after eating + They spit up frequently and experience discomfort with it + They refuse to eat + They pull on and off the breast or bottle + They are fussy at the breast or bottle If you suspect reflux is the cause, here are 20 tips you could try. Keep baby elevated 20-30 minutes ...
My Breastfeeding Journey
After my first son was born and put on my bare chest in the hospital, he wiggled down and found my breast just like in the videos on YouTube—just like the lactation consultants told me it happens. It was beautiful and perfect. That’s pretty much where he stayed until we went home from the hospital. We had some minor hiccups in the beginning with his latch and it was horribly painful for the first 6 weeks, but once we got through that period, we had a beautiful experience. When he was 11 weeks old I had to go back to work full time. We had created a beautiful rhythm and I was blessed with ...
