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When a baby arrives, everyone talks about preparing the nursery, packing the hospital bag, choosing a pediatrician, and learning how to care for a newborn. But what about preparing for your role as a new dad or partner? Bringing home a baby is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Suddenly, there is a tiny human who needs you around the clock and a partner who may be recovering from birth, navigating feeding, running on very little sleep, and adjusting to an entirely new

How Partners Can Support a Breastfeeding Mother Breastfeeding may be something that happens between a mother and her baby, but that does not mean she should have to do it alone. In those early postpartum days, breastfeeding can take up a huge part of the day. There are feeds that seem to blend into one another, middle-of-the-night wake-ups, cluster feeding, sore nipples, leaking, pumping, washing pump parts, trying to remember when the baby last ate, and wondering if the baby

For most families, our pets are our first babies. They've had all of our attention, all of our love, and probably the best spot on the couch, too! So when you bring home a new family member, it's a huge adjustment for them as well. The good news? A little preparation can go a long way. The best thing new parents can do is to prepare before the baby arrives and help your pet learn the skills they’ll need to be successful in this new season. Before Baby Arrives Bringing hom

Traveling With Your Baby During the Postpartum Period The first time you travel with your baby can feel like a big step. Whether you're packing up for a weekend with family, or boarding a plane for the first time, it's completely normal to wonder if you're ready. You may find yourself checking your diaper bag three different times, and questioning whether you've packed enough bottles, diapers, or extra outfits. It’s also normal to wonder what you'll do if your baby decides

There is so much focus on preparing for birth that many families are surprised by how little attention is given to what happens after the baby arrives. The first week home with a newborn can be beautiful, emotional, exhausting, and exciting all at the same time. It's a season filled with learning as you get to know your baby, adjust to a new routine, and find your footing as a family. While there is no perfect way to prepare for those early days, there are a few things that

A Gentle Guide to Postpartum Recovery There’s a moment after your baby is born where everything shifts. Not just your body, not just your routine, but everything. It can feel sudden and all-encompassing, even if you thought you were prepared for it. So much attention is placed on pregnancy and birth, and then suddenly you are home, holding your baby, and expected to move forward while your body is still healing, your hormones are shifting, and your sleep is completely disrupt

There is a certain kind of evening that can make even the most loving, prepared parent feel undone. Your baby has been fed. Their diapers are clean. You have rocked, bounced, swayed, hummed, walked the floor, and checked all the things you know to check. And still, they cry. Or fuss. Or seem impossible to settle. If you have found yourself staring at the clock, wondering why everything seems to fall apart at the same time every evening, you are not imagining it. And you are n

Skin to Skin: Why This Simple Practice Matters for Both Parents The quiet moments after giving birth are the most precious. Your baby is placed on your chest for the first time, and this gentle but magical feeling overtakes you. When your skin touches your baby’s skin it's referred to as skin to skin contact or kangaroo care. Practicing skin to skin is science-based and helps support not only the physical health of your baby, but you as well. By promoting emotional regulation