Guest post by Kathleen Nash I have been trying not to rant about this, but today is a special day so here we go. Attention advice givers: My entire goal of parenting is not to shut my child up. Also, your assumptions and judgments are not welcome. Please try to understand that being a new mother is a huge transition… Read more →
Category: Newborn Care
Early Newborn Care Resources
Breastfeeding A perfect latch How to know if your baby is getting enough milk Hand expression Bathing Why to delay the first bath Bathing your baby Caring for the intact penis Sleeping Cosleeping Why your baby won’t (and shouldn’t) sleep alone Crying What you should know about your baby’s cries For the mother Maintaining mental health in the postpartum period… Read more →
Umbilical Cord Burning: Everything you ever wanted to know
It’s common practice in our culture to have the partner cut the umbilical cord, playing a symbolic role in the birth by facilitating the final step in separating the baby from the placenta and welcoming him or her into the world as a new life, a new person. The cutting-of-the-cord ritual is often completed so rapidly that it’s hard to… Read more →
Skin to Skin
The important moments immediately after birth…. keep your baby skin-to-skin with you for as long as possible. Have your doula help initiate skin to skin after birth! Jessica Austin, Birth Doula: Childbirth Services in Vancouver, BC Read more →
Vaccine Resources
More and more parents are starting to want to make more informed choices about routine vaccination of their children. Here is some information to explore various views about vaccines. Video: Assessing risks and benefits of childhood vaccinations Documentary: The Greater Good Dr. Sears’ vaccine articles and book Dr. Bailetti’s resource page Childhood Vaccinations – crash course for parents Information on… Read more →