I Did Everything Right—So Why Didn’t I Feel Like Myself After Having a Baby? It wasn’t my first rodeo. I’ve had four babies. I knew what postpartum looked like—the hormone crashes, the weird hair regrowth, the sleep deprivation. I even expected the identity shift, the...
How to Protect Your Milk Supply While Your Baby Sleeps Through the Night Many new moms dream about the moment their baby starts sleeping through the night. But alongside this milestone comes an important question: how can you protect your milk supply when your little...
What No One Tells You About Trying to Conceive: Erica’s Fertility Journey If you’re new here, welcome! We’re Hillary and Erica, co-hosts of the Early-Momming Podcast. Hillary is a labor and delivery nurse, lactation consultant, and mom of four. Erica is our...
Early-Momming: Now vs. Then (And Why You Might Be Feeling the Whiplash) If you’ve ever caught yourself whispering, “How did moms do this before?” while Googling something like “how to store breastmilk at room temp” or “is it okay to let a newborn nap on me?”, this...
There’s a moment every new mom remembers: your baby’s first perfect latch. Your heart soars—until reality sets in. In the quiet hours after you bring baby home, you realize that breastfeeding isn’t as intuitive as it looks. Suddenly, you’re sorting through conflicting...
The Truth About Your Postpartum Body: What No One Tells You About "Bouncing Back" You grew and birthed a whole human being. That alone should earn your body a standing ovation—but if you’re anything like most moms, it’s not long before the world starts whispering (or...
Partnering with Your Pediatrician on Vaccines: Informed Consent and Open Conversations Vaccines are one of the most hotly debated topics in modern parenting. New moms often find themselves caught between polarizing opinions, conflicting research, and pediatricians who...
Social Media vs. New Moms: The Truth About Parenting Trends & Mom Guilt You know that moment at 2 a.m. when you're scrolling through Instagram, baby finally asleep in your arms, and suddenly you feel this little pang of anxiety? That perfectly posed family photo....
What You Need to Know About the First Days Postpartum You did it! The marathon of pregnancy is complete, and you've crossed the finish line of labor. Cue the relief: "I'm SO glad that's over!" But, friend, there's a whole new chapter unfolding, and those first few...
Understanding and Preventing Feeding Aversions in Babies As a new mom, you're likely navigating a sea of advice and experiences when it comes to your baby's feeding habits. One issue that can be particularly concerning but isn't always talked about enough is...
