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.

As the holidays get closer, it can start to feel like the world speeds up (how is it already November??). Between planning family get-togethers, buying gifts, decorating, and trying to keep up with everything in between, things can get overwhelming fast.

Before life gets too busy, give yourself permission to slow down and rest! Taking care of yourself now can make the holiday season feel more enjoyable, not just more manageable. Here are five gentle ways to prioritize rest before the holidays hit.

Bringing home a newborn is so exciting, and it is common for new parents to overbuy to prepare. Between all the adorable clothes and accessories to the baby gear you “need” to have, it can become overwhelming.

In the first days and weeks after giving birth, newborn feeding can feel confusing? Unpredictable? Exhausting?! As a postpartum doula and lactation consultant, I’m here to help demystify the whole newborn feeding experience so you know what is normal, what isn’t and how much you’re actually supposed to be feeding your baby.

Breastfeeding can feel overwhelming at first. With practice and the right techniques, it often becomes one of the most rewarding parts of your postpartum journey. As a doula, I remind moms that feeding your baby should be a bonding experience, not a painful one. These simple tips can help you feel more confident and comfortable while nursing your baby.

Just when you finally start to find a rhythm with your baby, daylight saving time comes along to throw things off. You’ve worked so hard to build a routine, naps are finally happening, feedings are somewhat predictable, and then suddenly the clock “falls back” an hour. It can feel like starting over, especially when your baby decides 5:00 AM is the new 6:00 AM.

As a new mom, it can be difficult to find activities to do with your baby, or even for yourself, that do not use up all of your energy. Below are five fall activities you can do that double as self-care for mama and baby.

Back-to-School season is here, and if we’re being honest, it’s one of the most stressful times of the year for parents. Add a newborn into the mix and suddenly everything feels ten times harder. There are supply lists to check off, new routines to figure out, and of course those first-day-of-school pictures you don’t want to miss. In the middle of it all, it’s so easy to feel pulled in two directions, wanting to soak up every sweet “first” with your baby while also making sure your older kids don’t feel left out or forgotten. That guilt is real and it can weigh heavy, making you wonder if you’re doing enough for either one. But here’s the thing: you are. With a little prep and a lot of grace, there’s room for both and even space to find joy in the middle of the chaos.

In today’s world, it’s easy to turn to Google for anything and everything. But when it comes to the personal and emotional journey of navigating new parenthood, a search engine isn’t always enough. You need real support from a real human, especially a postpartum doula who knows how to meet you where you are and walk through it with you.

When the summer heat lingers into the evening and your baby’s room feels more like a sauna than a sanctuary, it’s normal to worry about how to keep them cool and safe.