You’ve navigated the early weeks of breastfeeding, worked through any bumps in the road, and reached a place where feeding feels settled and predictable. Your milk supply has synced beautifully with your baby’s needs. Now, …
Understanding Your Baby’s 3–4 Month Fussiness with Kindness and Calm
Understanding Your Baby’s 3–4 Month Fussiness with kindness and calm can be the key to surviving this unpredictable and often unexpected phase! The 3–4 month stage can catch a lot of parents off‑guard. Just when …
Nipple Shields and Breastfeeding: A Helpful Tool When Used Wisely
Nipple shields, a helpful tool when used wisely Breastfeeding is a journey filled with highs and lows. If you’re facing challenges, you’re not alone—and there are tools that can help. One of these tools …
Why Baby Sleep Habits Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All: The Truth About Contact Naps
Why baby sleep habits aren’t ‘one size fits all’ When it comes to baby sleep, there’s a lot of pressure to follow “good sleep habits.” You’ve probably heard advice like “Put your baby down drowsy …
Triple feeding – all you need to know!
Triple feeding is a term often used to describe a specific feed plan that may be recommended to you by your healthcare team. This is usually suggested if there are any concerns about your baby’s …
Navigating nap transitions
Navigating nap transitions – supporting your child as their sleep needs change Navigating nap transitions can feel like a significant challenge. It may seem like there are signs that your little one is ready to …
Coping with sleep deprivation as new parents
Coping with sleep deprivation as new parents can be challenging to navigate, especially if you don’t have a support network of family or friends nearby to call upon. It is often both expected and accepted …
Positioning and Attachment for Effective Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, but it can also come with its challenges, especially in the beginning. One of the key factors that can make or break your breastfeeding …
Painful Breastfeeding is Not a Rite of Passage
While it is common to experience pain when learning to breastfeed, it is not normal. Many women endure discomfort and even severe pain while learning to breastfeed their babies. However, it’s important to know that …
Connection: The foundation of humanity
Connection through responsive parenting is the way to create a secure attachment with your baby. From the moment a baby enters the world, they come biologically primed for connection. The earliest relationships between a newborn …