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.
Love Isn't Enough: Why Partners Need a Roadmap for Postpartum Support
The families that book my Fourth Trimester support are already invested. Their partners are eager to learn and feel confident they can provide the support needed. But after supporting countless families through the sacred chaos of early parenthood, I've learned that enthusiasm without wisdom becomes annoyance. Good intentions without a roadmap turn into distance. Even the most devoted partners can leave the birthing parent feeling isolated—not through lack of caring, but through lack of knowing.
Building Your Postpartum Nest: 7 Practical Steps for Planning a Comfortable Fourth Trimester
There’s nothing wrong with wanting things to feel beautiful, but your postpartum space doesn’t need to be styled—it needs to serve you.