As a parent, it’s always distressing when your baby is distressed and uncomfortable. Baby gas and constipation can cause extreme fussiness. They can also be interconnected! When your baby is fussy and crying, it can be a challenge to figure out exactly what the...
Congratulations, mama! Your baby is finally sleeping through the night and you can get some uninterrupted rest. But, what does this mean for your breast milk supply? If you want to continue nursing during the day, do you need to pump at night to make up for missed...
It can be tough to know whether or not your baby is constipated. This is because you can’t really time their bowel movements! In fact, it’s actually pretty normal for an infant to go a few days without pooping, particularly in breastfed babies. Very Well Family...
Are you a new mom who has heard the advice, “You don’t need birth control when you’re breastfeeding,”? Well, this is both true and false. Let’s get into the facts, and what you need to know about how birth control affects your breastmilk. Is Breastfeeding A Form...
You’ve done everything: Your baby has been fed, burped, changed, and cuddled, and they’re still fussy. Unfortunately, newborns can’t tell you what’s wrong. What could be behind your little one’s fussiness is reflux or gas; and no, they aren’t the same thing. So, what...
Your baby will most likely get sick. They don’t have the immunity yet to fight off illnesses, so colds and gastrointestinal infections will happen. This is a normal part of growing up, so you don’t have to worry too much. Dr. Mary Anne Jackson, a pediatric...
When you’re pregnant, setting up the baby’s nursery is part of nesting - and it can be so exciting! Choosing a décor theme, shopping for super cute toys, and finding pictures for the walls is a lot of fun. But, while aesthetics are important, you’ve got to think about...
Teething is hard work – for parents and for babies! It’s painful for little ones and stressful for moms. If your baby is currently going through this, you may be asking, “How can I help and support my baby through teething?” When Does Teething Start? Most babies...
Your baby is going to cry, no matter what you do. Crying is one of the ways that babies communicate and burn off energy. You are not a failure if your baby cries! But, do you know the difference between fussing and crying? Decoding your fussy baby isn’t about...
Welcoming a newborn into your life is amazing ー and overwhelming! This new little life is dependent on you for everything. There are a lot of incredible moments of new motherhood, but there are also many challenging ones. Breastfeeding, navigating sleep...
