Your baby has grown inside of your uterus and been connected to your blood supply for 40+ weeks. After delivery of your baby and the placenta your uterus is left with an open wound. Your body quickly works to contract your uterus and seal off all of the blood vessels...
Postpartum depression is the most common psychiatric complication of childbirth. Postpartum depression, or PPD, affects 1 in 7 women and is under-diagnosed and under-treated. It has negative effects for women, families and children. This article will discuss who is at...
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...
