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...
We see you: constant feedings, sleepless nights, mental and emotional overload. Focusing on what you eat seems like the least of your worries. But, with a bit of attention to certain nutrients you can focus on the right postpartum food and ensure your body will...
Breastfeeding, although physically exhausting, offers many advantages for you and for your baby. Both when you are actively breastfeeding and in the future. You have probably heard of some of the developmental advantages that breastfeeding and breastmilk can offer...
You’ve certainly heard of oxytocin, the “love hormone”, but what does oxytocin do in male and female parents and how can you increase its production? There are many hormones flowing through the pregnant, post-birth and new parent body – working to help you sleep,...
