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“Oh, yeah, I refused that. And I’d let them weigh them, but with their clothes on, it’s cold in Montana.” I was talking with a friend about WIC appointments that we went to when my older kids were toddlers. WIC is food assistance for families with young children that are in a lower income bracket, in …
You are the Parent. You Can Say Politely and Firmly Decline Unwanted Medical TreatmentRead More
Last year at this time we were binging on Youtube videos of birth, breastfeeding, and crying babies. After having my first two babies 2 years apart, this 3rd tag-along came 5 years after, and I anticipated a more difficult transition, so I was trying to prepare them for what labor would be like, that a …
5 Tips to Help The New Siblings Bond Without JealousyRead More
I was in an IEP meeting for my daughter, with my 10-month-old charming the socks off everyone in the room by smiling, giggling, and waving. He showed off his voice, showed off his ability to high-five, and then crawled around to the side of the copy machine to go fill his diaper. Sound like …
Do you recognize the 5 very early signs of potty readiness in babies?Read More
The very first moments after birth, when the baby is still attached to the mom by the umbilical cord, are a part of the birth process and important for both the mom and baby. In modern medicine, as soon as the baby is born and transitioning to breathing, mom and baby are treated as separate entities, …
Mamas, Your Baby Needs Skin to Skin Contact More than Anything After BirthRead More
The day after my little guy was born, I was sitting on the couch trying to improve his latch and in my oxytocin-induced la la land thought, ‘hmm I ate well with him, took a food-derived prenatal, and had good nutrition prior to conception. Why does he seem to have a slight tongue tie (midline …
Folate vs Folic Acid, Tongue Ties, and Why I Regret Taking My Prenatal VitaminRead More
The environment you labor in and the interventions that you have during labor can not only affect your baby’s health, but can also affect your recovery time. Thinking about these early on and making a decision about what you would do in different scenarios can ensure that you understand the risks and benefits of different …
3 Decisions Made During Labor that Affect Your Baby’s Health and Your Recovery TimeRead More
As parents, we know that changing our baby’s diaper often is important. We know that they’re prone to getting a little red as teeth erupt. And we know that cleaning well after each bowel movement is necessary to keep the rashes away. What if you’re changing promptly, even giving baby soothing soaks in the tub …
The rate of intact boys in America is rising, with about half of newborn boys not being circumcised now. As parents who have chosen to keep their son intact (uncircumcised), or as a care provider that changes diapers, it’s important to understand how to change uncircumcised boys’ diapers. Sadly, some parents choose to circumcise …
What Everybody Needs to Know About Changing Uncircumcised Boys’ DiapersRead More
Did you know that there’s a way to listen to baby in utero and check placenta positioning without using questionable doppler/ultrasound technology? There is, it’s an old technology called the fetoscope. Listening to baby with a fetoscope isn’t as easy and quick as listening with the doppler, but it is completely technology free, so …
Giveaway! Win a Professional-grade Fetoscope for technology-free listening to baby!Read More
How many of you have heard the following in regards to how much you should rest as after birth: 1. “Only do what you feel up to doing for the first 6 weeks” 2. “Sleep when the baby sleeps!” 3. “Your only job after giving birth is to sit on the couch and take care …
New Moms: You need to rest. Everyone else: This is how you can helpRead More
The breastfeeding relationship can either be the easiest thing in the world (Look at this! Milk! Right here in bed! Pre-made and pre-warmed!) or can be the most frustrating thing ever (This is supposed to be natural! And it feels like the most unnatural thing ever!). For moms who want some help at their fingertips …
Food for the first year is for fun, exploration, and a little bit of nutrition. For the first year, babies are getting the bulk of their nutrition from breast milk. Some babies may LOVE to be included with real food in the family meals, and some may not care to ingest food at all, favoring …
How to Bake a Whole Squash – No Peeling, No scraping out seedsRead More
