You missed the mark, Netflix: Fuller House and Professional Postpartum Care
Spoiler Alert! Season 5 of Fuller House was released by Netflix this morning. Episode 1 begins when Stephanie and family return home from the hospital with their new baby girl and it is revealed that she has hired a postpartum doula. When I saw that professional postpartum support and care would be featured in a comical, cheesy show that I have always loved, I was thrilled! That was until I saw the way in which this doula was represented. It was completely disheartening for
Infant Massage
Infant massage is not only a great way to bond with your baby, it is also an incredible tool to promote relaxation for your little one. Massage is shown to decrease the production of cortisol and norepinephrine (stress hormones) and increase serotonin (the body‘s natural relaxation hormone). Research also finds that massage may promote sounder and longer sleep patterns, aid in digestive issues, and enhance an infant's immune system, motor skills, and intellectual development.
Babywearing Lending Library, Coming Soon to Welcome Home Baby!
Some exciting news coming to Welcome Home Baby! These are a few of my favorite things. A pile of just a few of the baby carriers and wraps in my own personal collection, carriers that I have collected throughout the years and that have held and comforted many, many babies! These, and many others in my collection, come with me to visit the homes of new and expectant parents each and every week. There is no better way to find the perfect carrier than to try them out and find th
White Noise, My Most Recommended Tool for Great Sleep!
Let’s talk about white noise! What is white noise? Technically speaking, white noise is the sound heard when every frequency within the range of human hearing in played in equal amounts, sounding much like TV or radio 'static'. There are also other variations of this consistent noise including brown noise (lower frequency) and pink noise. When your little one is born, it is important to remember that they have just spent the last 9 months in utero, hearing the sounds of a hea
Reading Recommendation!
Reading recommendation! The Happy Sleeper is one of my favorite guides, specifically for the 0-4 month age range. The “soothing ladder” is an incredible visual reference for parents and caregivers, helping baby establish self soothing skills from day one and stretching night sleep while always attending to baby’s needs. Finding this book, the 0-4 month chapter more closely represents my own method as a Newborn Care Specialist than any other I have found! Find your copy here:
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