Baby sleep cycles are different from adults in everything from the quantity of sleep per day to the time spent in REM and what’s taking place in the brain during sleep time.
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This in-house lockdown can be stressful. Shifting perspective lends opportunities for retro-parenting, via games, songs, exercises, and screen-free creativity.
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It's only safe to do yoga with your baby when attending a child-friendly class with a licensed yoga instructor, or with another adult on-hand to supervise.
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Studies show swim lessons focusing on water survival, and basic skills minimize drowning risks for toddlers, but water comfort and safety can begin in infancy.
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Only you and baby ultimately know when it's time to night wean. Age, ability to self-soothe, and your waning tolerance are all good signs it's time to wean.
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Breastfeeding is an amazing combination of physiology and socio-emotional mother-baby bonding. Science continually uncovers surprising breastfeeding facts.
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Babies’ needs and lack of sleep are notorious romance stoppers. Focusing on your relationship means more intimacy, connection, and a happier family all around.
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With so much emphasis placed on the mother’s labor experience, we thought it’s time to learn what babies experience during the birthing process.
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Postpartum depression can creep up on you and is difficult to decipher amidst newborn adjustments. Recognizing signs and enlisting support has a profound impact.
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From weather and traffic conditions to longer-distance travel for holiday gatherings, take precautions when having a baby in the middle of winter.
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Planning to get pregnant or currently expecting? New Year’s pregnancy resolutions are dedicated to you and your baby’s well-being in mind, body, and spirit.
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The third trimester can take its toll, especially when you experience it during the food-rich holiday season. Some lifestyle changes help.
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The first holiday season with your baby is an exciting one. It starts with a stress-less game plan and moves forward with beautiful traditions and memories.
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The holidays can feel excruciating for women experiencing postpartum depression. Your feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, and frustration are directly disproportionate to the cheerful energy around you, and that’s compounded when everyone expects you to be happy with your new baby. You are not alone, and professional and peer support make all the difference.
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Hiring a doula means hiring an educated, trained, experienced and compassionate partner who’s ready to accompany you through the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. From providing informed answers to your queries, to improving birth outcomes, and minimizing postpartum depression, doulas play a significant role in your birth plan.
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Finding out you’re having twins is quite a shock for many, and it requires an adjustment in multiple arenas. From your automatic high-risk pregnancy status, to the need for two of everything, I’ve put together some of the most logistical things to keep in mind as you look forward to the arrival of two newborns.
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Gender reveal parties became an exciting trend as ultrasounds and genetic testing made it possible to determine the sex of the baby before s/he was born.
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Your body is the baby’s habitat, so it’s just as important that you take care of your physical, mental, and emotional self to enjoy a healthy pregnancy.
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The mother’s arms may be a newborn’s primary habitat, but bonding time with dad should be a priority. Fathers deserve time and space to cultivate their own relationship with their newborn, and that ranges from wearing baby in a wrap or carrier to taking overfeeding and changing shifts.
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Giving your baby a bath the first few times can be worrisome because they are tiny, slippery and oh-so-fragile. However, a few simple tips and things to remember ease new parents into the process. Pretty soon, bathtime will be enjoyable for all, and nothing smells as sweet as a freshly bathed baby.
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