When you’re a new mama, days can feel like a beautiful blur of feedings, diaper changes, cuddles, and maybe—just maybe—a shower. I remember sitting on the couch with my baby asleep on my chest, wondering, “Am I doing this right? Should I have a routine by now?” The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all baby schedule. …
Welcome to the 4th Trimester – the First Weeks After Birth No one really prepares you for what comes after giving birth. Sure, everyone talks about labor, the hospital bag, the baby clothes, and the birth plan. But once the baby is here and the door closes behind you at home, it can feel like …
By a Mama Who’s Been There—Twice Introduction: The Weaning Dilemma Starting solids is such a big step. As a mama, you’re standing at a crossroads, wondering: Do I spoon-feed my baby or let her feed herself? Will she choke? Will she eat enough? What if my mom thinks I’m doing it wrong? I’ve been through …
Why I Chose Breastfeeding — and What I Learned from Nursing Both My Daughters One of the first big decisions a new mom faces is how to feed her baby. And while it might seem simple on the surface, the emotions, opinions, and pressure around the topic can be overwhelming. Let me start by saying …
Understanding how your baby sleep evolves — month by month If you’re a new mom googling “How much should my baby sleep?” at 3 AM… you’re not alone. Sleep is one of the biggest challenges of early parenthood. And yet, it’s also one of the least predictable aspects of having a baby. Understanding how your …
A gentle guide to caring for your newborn’s hygiene in the first weeks You’ve brought your baby home — the emotions are fresh, the love is huge, and… the questions come fast. How often do I bathe my baby?How do I clean the umbilical cord?What about nails, nose, ears? Don’t worry, mama — you’re not …
Gentle ways to care for yourself after birth are just as important as caring for your baby — because your healing matters, too. You just brought a baby into the world.You grew a human, gave birth, and now you’re holding the sweetest, tiniest being in your arms. But while everyone is focused on the baby …
Co-sleeping vs crib sleeping is a choice every family approaches differently — here’s why I chose to sleep with my babies and how it deepened our bond. One of the first big questions parents face after bringing their baby home is:Where should my baby sleep?In a crib? In a bassinet? In your bed? As with …
A baby sleep routine helps create peaceful nights and gentle rhythms — giving your little one (and you) the rest you both need. Sleep can feel like the ultimate mystery in the first months of parenthood. One day your baby naps like an angel, the next they fight bedtime like a tiny warrior. But here’s …
And how it can save your sanity in the early days of motherhood Becoming a mom is beautiful — but let’s be honest, it’s also exhausting. The first few weeks after giving birth feel like a blur of sleepless nights, round-the-clock feedings, diaper changes, and trying to figure out this tiny human who just entered …
