Is Having a Newborn Baby Really That Hard?
"This is just how it is with newborns." "Everyone goes through this." If you're expecting your first baby, you may have heard similar phrases. But what if this "push through it" mentality isn't universal truth, but a harmful myth that's leaving parents unnecessarily struggling?
6 Signs Your Postpartum Prep Needs a Reality Check
Think you're ready for postpartum? You might want to double-check. From assuming family will automatically know how to help, to budgeting like nothing unexpected will happen, many well-meaning parents miss crucial pieces of postpartum planning.
A Postpartum Doula's Registry for the Fourth Trimester: The 'Newborn Must-Have' List You Actually Need
The real work of the fourth trimester isn’t with gadgets—the real work is in recovery, rest, and rhythm. This is the list you’ll actually need when preparing for the fourth trimester.
Mother Blessings - a Rite of Passage
Mother Blessings are a beautiful rite of passage ceremony and are good for the soul. But they’re also backed by science! Read on to find out how…
‘Give my baby back’: You want your baby close and I’ll tell you why that’s normal.
Mother and baby are meant to be in physical contact. It’s important to understand why. I try to speak up for the mums who have this strong urge but lack the information and assertiveness to explain why.