Posts by Kristin Smith
Round up of popular blog posts about baby sleep training
Does new parenthood have you up at night searching “What is baby sleep training?” You’re not alone. The first months of parenthood are exhausting, and it’s easy to let your baby slip into bad sleep habits. Does your baby need an elaborate routine of rocking, patting or feeding to sleep? Wake frequently at night? Wake…
Read MoreHow Newborn Care Specialists Can Help New Parents Sleep
New parenthood comes with many joys and challenges. Second only to the overwhelming rush of pure love for your new baby is the utter exhaustion that steadily builds throughout the newborn phase. Newborn babies need to eat at least every 3 hours, day and night. Between feeding, changing, burping and soothing – the endless loop…
Read MorePostpartum Doula Support and Newborn Care
It’s true what they say: babies don’t come with an instruction manual. But better yet, they CAN come with a postpartum doula! Learning how to care for your newborn as a brand new parent can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. Postpartum doulas support your whole family as you adjust to life with your newborn.…
Read MoreWhat is a Doula?
Doulas make birth and the postpartum experience better for new parents. The term doula is on the rise as more and more parents embrace the vital role that these professionals serve. But even as the demand for doulas increases, the work that they do is not always clear to new parents. Many expecting parents hear…
Read MoreThe Doula Guide to Birth
Every birth is unique. But childbirth for everyone is a transformative experience. No matter how your birth unfolds, it will be an event that stays with you for a lifetime. Pregnancy and birth have the power to change you, to show you hidden strengths and love deeper than you ever thought imaginable. That’s why having…
Read More4 Ways a Doula Can Transform the Birthing Experience for Moms-to-Be
Women have been helping each other through childbirth since the dawn of time. Today, we call these dedicated people doulas. The word doula comes from ancient Greek, meaning “a woman who serves.” Modern professional doulas serve just about every niche of the childbearing spectrum: birth, postpartum, loss, antenatal… doulas are there for you every step…
Read MoreThe Link Between Baby Playtime and Naptime
Parents know that newborns spend a LOT of time eating and sleeping. In the early days, parents dutifully record baby’s pees and poops, spend weeks getting the hang of breastfeeding or bottle feeding, and try to squeeze in as much sleep as possible. But when the haze of the newborn phase starts to lift, many…
Read MoreHow to Know if Your Newborn Is Hungry
“Mom, I’m hungry!” While you’ll hear this phase endlessly throughout your years as a parent, it will be quite some time before your newborn can tell you verbally that they’re hungry. Thankfully, young babies give us other cues to let us know they need to eat. Crying is a late sign of hunger. There are…
Read More10 Best Books for New Parents
New parenthood comes with a steep learning curve. And while it’s true that your baby doesn’t arrive with a how-to manual, thankfully many insightful authors have written lots of great books on just about every aspect of parenting. Sometimes, a good book is just what you need to dive deep into a topic or season…
Read MoreSleep Deprivation After Having a Baby: Survival Tips
After nine long months of pregnancy, your baby is finally here! For the first few days, adrenaline and pure excitement are your fuel. At the hospital you’re learning how to breastfeed, healing from birth, and getting to know your little one. Nursing staff is available 24/7 to help you. But when you finally get to…
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