Birth & Postpartum
Baby After VBAC: How a Newborn Night Nanny Can Help You With Your Infant
Welcoming a baby after a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) is a powerful experience, one that often brings both joy and relief, along with the physical demands of recovery and the round-the-clock needs of a newborn. While every birth is unique, recovering from a VBAC can come with its own blend of physical and emotional…
Read MorePregnancy Bucket List: 10 Special Ways to Commemorate Your Pregnancy
Pregnancy plays tricks on time, stretching some moments into what feels like an eternity while others zip by in a blur. As you journey through pregnancy, it’s a wonderful idea to create a pregnancy bucket list that captures the essence of this special, fleeting season. From personal growth to memorable experiences, here are some fun…
Read MoreWhat to Expect Your First Night Home with Your Newborn
The day is finally here! It’s time to bring your brand new baby home. The first time you walk through the door with your newborn will come with a flood of emotions. After days in the hospital with around the clock nursing care, you may feel both relieved to be home and overwhelmed at being…
Read MoreFinding A Baby Friendly Hospital in Rhode Island
In 1991, WHO and UNICEF launched a world-wide initiative to create programs within hospitals, enabling them to be “ baby friendly.” It may seem counterintuitive that any hospital with a labor and delivery ward would be anything but baby friendly, but this program took the term to new levels. The program strives to promote a…
Read MoreDoula Interview Questions Every Parent Should Ask
Choosing to hire a doula is one of the best investments you can make in your parenthood journey. Doulas help ease the transition to parenthood with specialized educational, emotional, and physical support. Doulas have a variety of training, experience, and philosophy that they bring to their practice. Every doula, like every family, is unique. So,…
Read MoreAfter Birth Plan Checklist: How to Prepare for Bringing Home Baby
Are you ready to bring home your baby? There’s so much to do, buy, and prepare to feel ready for your baby’s arrival. It can feel overwhelming, no matter how excited your are! To ensure a smooth homecoming, it’s essential to have a well-thought-out postpartum plan in place. You’ve got your birth plan checklist –…
Read MoreBest Online Newborn Care Classes
Becoming a new parent is one of life’s most exciting and overwhelming experiences. Whether you’re welcoming a baby through pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption, those first few months can feel like a whirlwind of immense joy – and stressful uncertainty. That’s where Baby Care Classes comes in – providing expert guidance tailored to any family’s needs.…
Read MoreWhat to Expect after Cesarean Birth: First 72 Hours
After much anticipation and waiting, your baby’s birthday is finally here! Giving birth comes with many significant physiological events, and a whirlwind of emotions as well. In the first few days after giving birth, your body will undergo major changes as your baby also learns to adjust to life outside the womb. In this blog…
Read MoreWhat to Expect: First 72 Hours After Vaginal Birth
After much anticipation and waiting, your baby’s birthday is finally here! Giving birth comes with many significant physiological events, and a whirlwind of emotions as well. In the first few days after giving birth, your body will undergo major changes as your baby also learns to adjust to life outside the womb. In this blog…
Read MoreHow long should you use a postpartum doula?
There are so many benefits to working with a postpartum doula. If you’re having a new baby, you might wonder what it’s like to work with a postpartum doula. How long should you use a postpartum doula? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer! If you’re wondering how long you should work with a postpartum doula, this post…
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