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12 Tips For The First 12 Days With Your Newborn

Suddenly – and sometimes all too quickly – you’ve transitioned from pregnant mama into mama of a newborn. The first few weeks of life with a newborn can be wonderful and overwhelming.  Luckily, there are a few things you can do that will help support you and your...

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Breast Isn’t Always Best: When Not To Breastfeed Your Baby

I’m a lactation consultant that helps women on their breastfeeding journey. I’m also a mom of three. I know the benefits of choosing to breastfeed your baby when they come into the world. The World Health Organization and other respected health bodies recommend that...

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How To Get Your Baby To Latch When Breastfeeding

Something that I want every new mom to know is that it’s okay to struggle with breastfeeding. Unfortunately, our babies don’t come out of the womb knowing how to latch. Welcoming your new little one into the world and then finding feeding them to be a challenge can be...

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4 Newborn Mistakes To Avoid

After months of preparing and reading everything about babies you can get your eyes on, your new little bundle is at home with you. Bringing your newborn home is such a special time – but, it’s also an extremely overwhelming time.  It’s easy to feel like you haven’t...

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How Often Should Your Baby Nap?

When you get home with your newborn, you’ll see that a large part of the day will consist of them napping. The first few weeks will consist of short naps and regular feeds.  Of course, as a new parent, you may be asking yourself: “Is my baby sleeping enough?”, “Is my...

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What To Do When Your Baby Cries

Hearing your baby cry and trying to soothe them without any success can get overwhelming quickly. It can be difficult to figure out exactly why your baby won’t stop screaming. They’re not crying just for the sake of it – your baby is telling you something very...

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5 Tips For Sleep Training Your Baby

As your newborn gets older and can self-soothe, you can start sleep training your baby so that you can get something most new parents dream of experiencing again: a full night of sleep! When it comes to extending your baby’s night-time snooze, there are a few things...

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How To Introduce A Bottle To Your Baby

Taking your baby from breast to bottle may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Knowing a few tips and tricks for introducing your baby to a bottle can make the whole process less stressful and way more comfortable for you.  Plus, for a busy...

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5 Tips For Returning To Work After Maternity Leave

Returning to work after having a baby is an adjustment like no other. You’ve spent a few months solely focused on your new little one, but now, you’re going back to an office. The pregnant person who left is not the same as the mother who is returning . Your...

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