Posts by Well Supported Family
Can Sleep Deprivation Cause Postpartum Depression? What Newborn Parents Should Know
New parents expect sleepless nights, but chronic sleep deprivation is more than exhaustion – it’s a known risk factor for postpartum mood disorders like Postpartum Depression. Postpartum Depression (sometimes called Perinatal Depression or PPD) is a mental health condition that can cause deep, ongoing sadness and loss of interest, affecting between 10 and 20% of…
Read More2 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Wake Windows, Naps & Bedtime Routine
You’re two months in, congratulations! You’ve officially made it past the trenches of navigating the first few weeks of newborn sleep while navigating changing sleep habits in the first month. At this point, your baby is probably starting to feel a little more like a real person. They’re more alert, may smile back at you,…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection is Key
October is the official month of Breast Cancer awareness. Sometimes called ‘Pinktober,’ you may be seeing more pink Breast Cancer awareness ribbons this month, as they signal awareness, support and solidarity of those affected by the disease, either by having breast cancer or supporting a loved one What is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Breast Cancer…
Read MoreThe Witching Hour for Babies: How to Help Your Fussy Newborn Stop Crying
It’s four p.m. and you feel yourself starting to brace for the inevitable newborn tantrum as the clock inches towards five. Every night the anxiety of evening looms over your head, haunting your waking hours with dread that you’ll face another sleepless night of an inconsolable baby. As if prompted by an unseen force, your…
Read MoreHealthy Eating Tips for Pregnancy
Eating for two? Confused by all the guidelines on how to “correctly” eat while pregnant? We feel you. With so many worries ranging from the health of your baby to where to deliver, the last thing you might want to think about is nutrition during pregnancy. Chances are, you have cravings, food aversions and are…
Read MorePostpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve recently given birth, but you aren’t sure if what you’re feeling is depression or just ‘baby blues,’ learn the key differences, common symptoms, and treatment options so you can ask for the right help. To describe the multitude of postpartum feelings would take up so much internet space, there wouldn’t be room for…
Read More1 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Wake Windows, Naps & Bedtime Routine
Congratulations on surviving the first few weeks of parenthood! If you’re here, you’re probably running coffee and wondering when life will start to feel predictable again. At one month old, babies have moved out of the complete unpredictability of the newborn sleep schedule but are still adjusting to life outside the womb. They may be…
Read MoreBringing Your Newborn Home from Hospital: Tips from a Postpartum Doula
Are you worried about bringing your newborn home from the hospital? We get it! You may have spent your entire pregnancy dreaming of the moment when you get to put your little baby in the beautiful nursery you crafted for them, but as the date draws closer a fear can creep in. The reality of…
Read MoreNatural Ways to Induce Labor: 4 Tips to Kickstart Labor at Home
Are you looking for the quickest way to go into labor? The third (and second, and first) trimester can feel like the longest part of your pregnancy. Many parents find this to be the most uncomfortable part of their pregnancy. With your baby now fully developed, the waiting game can be tedious and you may…
Read MorePregnancy-Safe Essential Oils: Natural help for insomnia, nausea and muscle aches
If you or your partner is pregnant, it can be common to hear about essential oils as an alternative to traditional medicine for conditions such as improving sleep and decreasing headaches. With so many different oils on the market, knowing which to use for what purpose can seem overwhelming. If you have a birth doula,…
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