Breastfeeding with a good latch: no tricks required

Breastfeeding with a good latch: no tricks required

Your baby is screaming, they need milk, now. You tell yourself, “It’s ok if I just sit on the kitchen barstool this time.” We understand. But, no. There are no real tricks for breastfeeding latch. All you need is a bit of time to get yourself and your baby in position...
Pelvic floor exercises for after birth: Start here!

Pelvic floor exercises for after birth: Start here!

You just gave birth – AMAZING! Time to learn about your different muscles so that you can do a pelvic floor contraction, start postpartum exercise and regain your strength!  What is the pelvic floor and why does it matter after birth? The pelvic floor is a group of...
Postpartum cramping, explained

Postpartum cramping, explained

Introducing afterpains aka postpartum cramps. Now that your baby has entered the world and exited your body, your uterus needs to get back to its pre-pregnancy size. The uterus also needs to quickly close off all of the blood vessels that were bringing your baby...
Milestones of 1 month old: growth and development  

Milestones of 1 month old: growth and development  

Wondering how your 1 month old newborn sees, feels, hears, and understands the world? We’ve got the scoop on all of the milestones for your 1 month old – physical changes to sensory, cognitive, social and emotional developments. Physical milestones: 1 month old Weight...