In the modern world, parenting roles have evolved, and fathers are actively seeking ways to connect with their little ones. One powerful tool that fosters this special bond is babywearing. While the term “babywearing” may often be associated with moms, babywearing has become increasingly popular among dads as they get to bond with their little ones…
Congrats! The longest 40 weeks (give or take) of your life have come and gone, and now you’re finally home with your baby! That first week home after having a baby will be wonderful. It will also be messy and tiring. It’s time to transition from pregnancy to postpartum life, which means finding the right…
When you’re pregnant, physicians spend a lot of time talking to you about the first, second and third trimesters. Too often, though, the fourth trimester or postpartum period is not discussed enough. But it should be. It can be one of the hardest times for new moms, both emotionally and physically. No matter what your…
The following guidelines represent an intention to create a Sacred Space for the new Mother to heal, to protect the newborn’s immune and nervous systems, promote a healthy breastfeeding relationship and allow for the new family to bond without outside expectations or projections. I encourage each woman to do as much as she can, or…
For centuries families have relied on advice passed down from generation to generation on a vast number of things, and raising babies is one of them. Chances are when you were expecting you were given many tit-bits of information and advice to guide you through- whether they were helpful or not is another matter! The…
When your baby enters the world, she is transitioning from a cozy, dark, comforting womb to a state of constant bombardment of new experiences. Take a moment and imagine the amount of stimulation a new baby must feel. Each day is full of new sights and sounds, and all that activity can be taxing on…
Slow ride. Take it Easy. When I think of the silly words of Foghat, the song somehow always makes me think of the ideal state of mind for what’s called the 4th trimester, the first three months of a baby’s life. The focus on the 4th trimester is not only nurturing the newborn baby but…
We often hear the phrase “trust your instincts” but life as a new mother can be a puzzling time for knowing what impulse, gut feeling or knowledge is or is not coming from within. Life with a newborn is wonderful and equally daunting. The learning curve can feel more like a hair trigger jump directly…
Jump to a Section: That New Baby Smell Delayed Bathing Mother/Infant Bond Babywearing and Smell We have all heard about new car smells, but what about new baby smells? You know, that earthy, new baby smell, that one that causes dopamine to release in your brain and makes you feel so good – what is…
Why is asking for help so hard for us? I think we have it in the back of our mind that we should be able to take care of it all, we should be able to handle everything, and it feels really outside of our comfort zone to start asking for help. So, if you…
