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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