When you’re pregnant, everyone tells you to PREPARE. This post will help you prepare for postpartum life. This is my list of postpartum must haves – for postpartum vaginal birth and postpartum c-section birth.
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Realistic Hospital Bag Checklist
Preparing for baby can seriously be so dang stressful. The last thing you need is to pack 4 full sized suitcases for your hospital trip. A small duffel bag is all you need for this realist hospital bag checklist.
Continue readingBaby led weaning tips
Baby led weaning is a great way to introduce solids into your little one’s food life. Check out these baby led weaning tips to see if your baby is ready and if so, you will learn what to do to start!
Continue readingThe ins and outs of the breast milk stash
I call it the “breast milk stash panic.” Scrolling through Facebook, I see a photo of 100+ ounces of breast milk in someone’s freezer from a moms group. Immediately, I check the comments and see the same thing every time.
Continue readingHow can my husband help with breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be a “moms only” job. There are plenty of ways your husband can help with breastfeeding, even with his useless nipples. It took 2 of you to make that baby, so it’s time to work together to feed and raise it!
Continue readingFunny Pregnancy Books
Yay – you’re pregnant! Some of the best things I did when I found out I was pregnant was read funny pregnancy books. The science based ones are great for information, but the funny pregnancy books really put my mind at ease.
Continue readingIs my baby getting enough milk?
One of the most common questions or concerns I see with new breastfeeding moms is “is my baby getting enough milk?” There are only a few things to look for to answer this question! Let’s talk about them and how to address them.
Continue readingPreparing for Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a wonderful thing you can provide for you and your baby. Lots of women wonder what they should be doing to be preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives. There isn’t much to do to begin preparing for breastfeeding but here are a few tips.
Continue readingBreastfeeding Facts I wish I knew before giving birth
Breastfeeding just comes naturally, right? WRONG. It doesn’t for everyone! There are a few breastfeeding facts I learned along my journey and wanted to share them with moms to be.
Continue readingHelping older siblings cope with a new baby
Adding a new baby to the family can be so overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be difficult, and it’s helpful to know what you’re walking into. Here are some tips on helping older siblings cope with a new baby.
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