Newborns cycle through 6 states of consciousness—2 are sleep states and 4 are waking states. Observing the external signs of these behavioral states, parents can learn how to understand and align with their baby’s needs and facilitate moving between the states, also known as regulation. These states are organized around a few key factors: Baby’s…
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Knowing what to expect in the first hour after having a baby can help smooth your transition from “pregnant” to “new mom.” There aren’t many moments in life that can compare to the first moments after baby arrives. Emotions can be high, the room can fill with activity, and parents and baby start exploring the…
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“Car Seat Safety” series. Guest Author: Angel Mattes We get a lot of questions about the best or safest car seats to use. While car seats are products sold in stores, they are considered a safety device, and as such, you can’t necessarily rate or compare them as you would with other products. While there…
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“Car Seat Safety” series. Guest Author: Angel Mattes New parents often worry about keeping their little ones safe and navigating the world of parental responsibilities, and car seat safety is no exception. Whether you’re 9 months pregnant and installing a car seat for the first time, or seeing for the first time just how…
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“Car Seat Safety” series. Guest Author: Angel Mattes Why is it important to get my child’s seat checked and to learn about proper use? Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death of children, ages 3-14. However, many of these deaths can be prevented through the proper use of child safety seats. According to…
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Babies in tightly wrapped bundles are a common sight on hospital maternity wards. Many parents ask their doula for swaddling instructions upon coming home and hope to learn that tight burrito wrap that the nurses seem to master. But should you learn the swaddling technique, or should you toss out that swaddle blanket? The swaddle…
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Are you hitting the couch at 6pm, too tired to get to the grocery store or to walk the dog? For many women, pregnancy can bring a fatigue that is unlike anything they have experienced. You feel so overwhelmingly tired and yet you can’t sleep. You are not alone; nearly 78% of women are plagued…
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Updated February 18, 2019 How oxytocin can help you have an easier labor and breastfeeding success Oxytocin is often referred to as the ‘love hormone’ and the ‘cuddle chemical’. We produce oxytocin when we feel ‘in love’ or loving, when we connect with others and through physical contact like a massage or a cuddle. This…
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