Postpartum Services Focus on Identifying the Signs of Postpartum Depression It may not seem intuitive that there would be a connection between postpartum services and a decrease in postpartum depression, but our work in the field, combined with researched studies show a doula a day…
Lactation Help Lactation counseling? But isn’t breastfeeding supposed to be the most natural thing in the world? Lactation help has become the new mom’s little lifesaver. It’s one of the great misconceptions that things that are so-called “natural” are, by their nature, simple, intuitive and…
Night Nurses Helping New Mom’s Get Some Much Needed Rest Hadn’t considered a baby night nurse? Here’s why you should. Picture the scene…Your new baby has arrived. You’re ready for the diapers, the onesies and…the sleepless nights. Or maybe you’re several weeks into this game…
Hey Moms and Dads, check out these tips on choosing your baby photographer by one of the best, Amy Lemaniak owner of Ten Tiny Toes Photography Congratulations, you’re expecting! Welcoming a new baby into your family is one of the most exciting, momentous occasions you…
Special Guest Blog by Dr. Nicole Kligo of Whole Life Chiropractic and Wellness. Chiropractors are experts in body mechanics and many compliment spinal adjustments with exercises, nutritional assessments, additional therapies, and postural guidelines to help you optimize your care. How can chiropractic care add comfort?…
Postpartum Doula Training Program Many well-known postpartum doula training programs provide adequate certification guidelines and one informative weekend workshop. After the two-day class, the doula is sent off to finish the process alone – including reading and reporting on several books, finding and serving pro…
(by Jensen Enz – Pacifier Associate) One of the most common questions we find ourselves answering at Pacifier is: “What do we really need for a new baby?” After over a decade in the baby business, we want to share some of our favorites with…
Doula Product Picks for Mom and Baby We polled our GROWING staff of doulas, lactation counselors, parent educators and night nannies to come up with these picks for the BEST Mom & Baby products. Doulas know! Without further ado… Favorite Swaddling Blanket – Winner: Aden…
Must Have’s – Newborn Checklist It’s Baby Registry month! Here’s our grand newborn checklist for what you really need for Baby’s first weeks… Wear 5 short-sleeved onesies or undershirts 3 long-sleeved onesies or undershirts 7 one piece sleepers – zip or snap 2 pairs soft…
Baby Registry Tips So many lists of little things to buy. 12 washcloths, 3 hooded towels, 2 combs, etc. Every store and every parenting website will give you a baby registry guide, and from that information, you can piece together a list of more than…