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Sleep 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…
Read MoreBaby 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 MorePreparing Your Home and Nursery for a Newborn
Are you pregnant and looking around your home wondering how to prepare for your newborn? You are not alone! Preparing Your Home and Nursery for a Newborn can feel all consuming! The life changing event of bringing your baby home can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what to do before they arrive. Though…
Read MoreWhat is a nanny share?
Oh the elusive nanny share. It’s a very popular concept, in theory. Let’s get into “What is a nanny share?” Simply put: A nanny share is when two or more families share the same nanny. Sounds simple enough, right? The idea is that both families pay a little less, the nanny gets a little more..…
Read MorePreparing for flu season with a newborn
You’ve lived through fall and winter every year of your life, and you may not have given it much thought. However, when you have a new baby with a developing immune system- every cough, every doorknob, every touch from a stranger just hits differently. You may feel that you should be preparing for flu season…
Read MoreCute Places to Host A Baby Shower in Atlanta, GA
Looking to host a baby shower in Atlanta, GA? After months of waiting, it’s finally time to celebrate your upcoming arrival. Planning a baby shower is an exciting and fun way to get creative and get your closest loved ones together to share in your joy. However, the idea of finding the perfect place can…
Read MoreWays to Honor the Memory of Your Baby After Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day – an annual day to honor little ones lost too soon to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or any other cause. Losing a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death is among the most devastating experiences a parent can face. The pain of such a loss is often compounded…
Read MoreTop 5 New Year’s Resolutions for New Parents
The last two years have been hard. Parenting was already difficult before COVID, and the pandemic has made it an even more challenging and isolating experience. New Year’s resolutions of the past like “drop the baby off at the gym daycare four times a week and work out” are laughable these days. Gone too are…
Read MoreRhode Island Christmas Guide
The holidays are here! ‘Tis the season for magic, wonder, and quality family time. In Rhode Island, there are lots of opportunities to experience the festivities with kids of all ages. Read on for family-friendly holiday activities in Rhode Island. Family-Friendly Holiday Activities in Rhode Island 51st Annual Bowen’s Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting at Newport…
Read MoreBreast Cancer and Breastfeeding
The decision to breastfeed can be difficult, and sometimes it’s not a decision at all. Parents who adopt, use surrogates, are separated from their baby, or have certain medical issues are not physically able to breastfeed. Most of the times, when talking about the benefits of breastfeeding, the focus is on the baby. However, research…
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