Preparing Siblings for a New Baby
The anticipation of a new baby brings a mix of excitement and anxiety, not just for parents but for the little ones already at home. It’s natural for older children to have mixed feelings about the new addition, but with thoughtful preparation, you can help them feel included and excited about becoming a big brother or sister.
Breastfeeding Newborns
Heartfelt advice from a lactation consultant on breastfeeding newborns. Learn how small adjustments can make a big difference in your breastfeeding journey.
4 Things I’m Doing to Cope with the Loss of My Baby
Guest blog by Brenda Raftlova
This first guest blog is an emotional heartfelt story written by a lovely mom. When she first reached out to me, she had just lost her baby. She was dealing with her loss and grief, but on top of that, she also had to deal with being postpartum. Not only did she have to deal with her emotional pain, her body was physically hurting as well…..
My Struggles as a New Mom
In the months leading up to the birth of our first son, I had it all planned out. Our baby would sleep in his crib next to our bed, I would exclusively breastfeed him and teach him how to sleep through the night.
My Breastfeeding Journey: “Off To a Rocky Start”
When I was pregnant of our eldest, I did not know a lot about breastfeeding yet. So to prepare for our baby’s arrival, we decided to do an intensive delivery preparation course from a lovely local doula. She taught us all about the ins and outs about being pregnant, the delivery and how to pick a good obstetrician.