The fourth trimester, those first tender 12 weeks after birth can be described as raw, beautiful, overwhelming, and transformative all at once. It’s a time of adjustment for your baby and for you. And when …
Breastfeeding in the Fourth Trimester
What I Wish Every Parent Knew Before Their Baby Arrives
Over years of supporting new families through feeding, sleep, and the emotional intensity of early parenthood, there are a few things I wish every parent knew before their baby arrives. These truths aren’t about doing things a …
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 …
Connection: The foundation of humanity
From the moment a baby enters the world, they come biologically primed for connection. The earliest relationships between a newborn and their caregivers are not just comforting, they are foundational. Research shows that secure attachment, …
Why it’s a good idea to prepare for feeding your baby before they are born!
Preparing for breastfeeding whilst pregnant can be a game changer! Whilst we are pregnant, there can be so much focus on the actual birth and prepping all the paraphernalia that we think we will need …