Traditional Chinese Medicine and many Eastern cultures emphasize warm foods during the postpartum period. During childbirth you lose a lot of heat and energy, leaving your body in a cold state that needs to be rebalanced. Warm and easy to digest foods as well as...
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...
You may have heard of wake windows, but how do you use them in your daily routine and how can you establish a solid foundation for sleep with natural and lasting sleep associations? We’ll go through all of that below, but first make sure you have read our general...
There are many factors that affect newborn sleep schedules. By understanding two hormones and establishing some daily routines, you can help your baby establish their biological clock and a foundation for good sleep. First, we’ll dig into the science of sleep, and...
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...
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...
