Whether it’s your first or fifth baby, there are many reasons to hire a doula for support! Having a doula was important to me leading up to, during and after childbirth because of my man’s work schedule.
A doula is a birth companion or coach that provides emotional support to mothers before, during, or after childbirth (and physical support, as needed). Doulas may also provide support to a mother’s partner and family members and are often referred to as the dad’s “best friend”.
It’s not unusual when a baby eats every two hours or less, especially when they are a newborn.
Feeding a newborn baby is exhausting, especially if you’re breastfeeding! New parents can expect to feed their newborn baby at least eight times every 24 hours (for more info, see this Dr. Pam Q&A).
Most newborns feed every 3-4 hours, however
There are many reasons why your baby is experiencing gas. It is part of the process for normal digestive development and can be mild to significant. The range for other causes can be from…
Increase your energy postpartum with our Energy Enhancing Meal Plan (get it for free with our Calm Baby Sleep Course). It contains a week of meals and snacks, and is complete with a grocery list! The yummy meals and snacks are quick and easy to make. Plus they’re are high in protein, nutrients and healthy […]
There are many ways to help improve milk production through dietary changes that are actually tasty! A food or substance that is known to improve milk production and flow is referred to as a galactogogue.
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