This guide walks through what makes a healthy postpartum snack, why nourishment is especially important after birth, and 15 snack ideas that work in real life.

As a former NICU nurse turned postpartum doula, I have calmed my fair share of babies! So I created this guide with practical, gentle ways to calm a fussy baby while also helping you feel more confident and grounded as a parent. These are not tricks meant to silence a baby. They are strategies that help babies feel safe, regulated, and understood.

Packing your first diaper bag feels like this secret rite of passage into parenthood. It should be practical. It should be simple. Most of all, it should give you confidence that you’re ready to step out the door without scrambling for the essentials mid-errand.

At the end of pregnancy, everything feels suspicious. A cramp makes you spiral. A twinge sends you straight to Google. You wonder if this is it or if your body is just doing yet another weird third-trimester thing. Not knowing can feel so unsettling, especially if this is your first baby or your last labor feels like a blur.

This guide walks you through your baby’s first bath step by step, then moves into practical tips and hacks to make bathing calmer and easier as the weeks go on.

This guide walks through what actually moves the needle, what to adjust first, and how to support your milk supply in a sustainable way.

So your friend or someone you love just gave birth? And you wants to gift her something thoughtful, useful, and genuinely supportive! I’m here to help. As a postpartum doula, I know exactly what is useful for a new mom in the trenches, and what falls flat.

New moms are tired, emotional, healing, and adjusting to a completely new rhythm. The best gifts acknowledge that reality and meet her where she actually is.

Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most vulnerable, emotional, and transformative experiences of your life. During that time, your nurses are often the people by your side the most! Answering questions, advocating for you, supporting your recovery, and caring for your newborn with skill and compassion.

As a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, and former NICU nurse, I’ve had the unique experience of being on both sides of the hospital bed. I’ve worked long shifts caring for families during some of their most intense moments, and I’ve also supported parents as they navigate birth, recovery, and the early postpartum period.

A non-toxic, intentional, and practical guide to all the items you might want on your baby registry. From newborn essentials to cloth diapering, nursery gear, and postpartum support. This guide is for moms looking for safe, eco-friendly, and truly useful essentials that align with the crunchy mom lifestyle.

If you’ve been pregnant for more than five minutes, chances are you’ve heard the term birth plan (and also heard wildly conflicting opinions about whether you “need” one at all)!

Some parents swear by them. Others say birth plans just set you up for disappointment. And if you’re already feeling overwhelmed by decisions, preferences, and unknowns, the idea of creating yet another document might feel like more pressure than support.

If your baby sleeps peacefully in your arms but cries the moment you place them in the bassinet, you are not alone! And you are definitely not doing anything wrong, promise!

This is one of the most common struggles new parents face in the early weeks. Many families start to worry something is “wrong” with their baby, the bassinet, or their approach to sleep. In reality, what’s happening is completely normal newborn behavior.

If you're the kind of mom who ruminates about how delivery day is going to go and rereads every baby product review, you’re in the right place. Packing your hospital bag shouldn’t add to your stress! 

Think of it as a controllable variable in a world of uncontrollable ones when it comes to giving birth and stepping into newborn parent life. Even if you forget something (which you won’t, I promise!) everything is figure-out-able and your support system (partner, family, doula) and hospital staff are going to do everything they can to get you what you need.

If you’re a new parent, you’ve probably already discovered one of the biggest surprises of the newborn stage: babies have a lot of gas. Their tiny digestive systems are still learning how to work! Even the simplest things like feeding, crying, swallowing air, or adjusting to a new formula can leave them squirmy, uncomfortable, and overtired.

Your brutally honest, expert-backed guide for desperate, sleep-deprived parents

If you’re reading this at 3 a.m. with one eye open, Googling “WHY WON’T MY BABY SLEEP ANYMORE,” welcome! You’ve officially entered the 4-month sleep regression.

One week your baby was doing solid stretches, maybe even “sleeping through the night,” and the next week?
They're waking up every 45 minutes, crying the second you put them down, refusing naps, and suddenly need to nurse/bottle every time they stir.

Bringing your newborn home comes with a lot of questions, and one that comes up often is: “How do I keep my baby warm without risking overheating?”

The arrival of a new baby is a beautiful, emotional time—one filled with wonder, healing, and a whole lot of change.

A well-organized breastfeeding station can make nursing sessions smoother, more comfortable, and stress-free for both mom and baby. Whether you're nursing, pumping, or doing a bit of both, having a dedicated space with everything you need within reach helps make the experience more comfortable, efficient, and less stressful for both you and your baby.

Those first 12 weeks can feel like a total blur—figuring out feedings, changing a million diapers, and trying to survive on what barely counts as sleep. You're learning everything on the fly while taking care of a tiny human who didn’t come with instructions.

New parenthood comes with its fair share of struggles, but one of the biggest challenges for new and experienced parents alike is understanding baby cues. Babies can’t express what they need in ways we easily understand, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t communicating. Learning to recognize and respond to these signals helps create a strong bond between you and your baby—and ensures their needs are met.

You’d think sleep would be the most peaceful part of the day…your chance to finally rest, reset, or maybe just catch up on a few things. But with a newborn? Nothing is ever that easy.