I didn’t always embrace my thick, curly 3C hair. But for the last 5 years I have really taken the time to learn more about how to care for my natural hair. As part of that journey, I learned how heat can damage hair and vowed to let my beautiful curls air dry on wash… Continue reading Got curly hair? You need this!
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How to Entertain Your Baby
There is nothing better than holding a small baby in your arms. I could personally do this for hours, no problem! But if you have recently found yourself wondering if there’s more you could be doing during your baby’s awake periods, this post is for you! The infant stage (particularly the newborn) isn’t everyone’s favorite… Continue reading How to Entertain Your Baby
You Are Missing One Item on Your Postpartum List
If you are currently pregnant and getting closer to baby’s arrival, you are likely thinking about what items you need to stock up on to prepare for the fourth trimester. You’ve stocked up on baby supplies but have you started thinking about what items you’ll need to heal from giving birth? You’ve probably already scrolled… Continue reading You Are Missing One Item on Your Postpartum List
The Fetal Ejection Reflex during Delivery
Have you heard of the fetal ejection reflex? I personally experienced before during the birth of my second child before I knew it had a name. The fetal ejection reflex is a normal part of the natural, uninterrupted birthing process. It’s your body’s natural response to baby engaging in the pelvis in preparation for delivery.… Continue reading The Fetal Ejection Reflex during Delivery
Breast milk has enough calcium for your toddler
Whether you decide to give your toddler cow’s milk, a nut-based milk, or simply rely on giving your child a balanced diet, we all know calcium is an important nutrient for our growing kiddos. I recently started breastfeeding my second child and quickly realized I was producing enough milk to give my toddler some of… Continue reading Breast milk has enough calcium for your toddler
Use a lubricant before pumping
If you’re a breastfeeding mama who is pumping, this post is for you! You’ve probably heard of using nipple butter after a pumping session. This is a great product that can help add moisture in between your pumping sessions. But did you know you can also use a lubricant on your nipples right before you… Continue reading Use a lubricant before pumping
Jaundice in Newborns is Normal
During the first week of a newborn’s life, parents will hear a lot about bilirubin and jaundice. Bilirubin is a chemical compound in the body that can cause a newborn’s skin to appear yellow due to an excess of bilirubin in the body. Over 60% of full-time newborns will show signs of jaundice. It’s normal.… Continue reading Jaundice in Newborns is Normal
Teaching letter sounds vs names
When I first started thinking about teaching my son letters, my first thought was to teach him how to recite the Alphabet in order. To do this, I started incorporating the song while we brushed his teeth each night. As we continued, I found myself wondering why knowing his ABCs at this young age would… Continue reading Teaching letter sounds vs names
Cervical dilation is not linear
If you’re like me, you are determined to avoid any possible interventions during your pregnancy. This means waiting until baby is ready to come out on his or her own. Of course, that isn’t always possible but there are many times where we tend to intervene ahead of when baby is ready due to lack… Continue reading Cervical dilation is not linear
There’s an Alligator under My Bed (Kids Book)
I picked up this book to help my 2-year-old son practice his short letter “A” sound and it did not disappoint! Not only did we get to practice the word alligator throughout the story, but the book itself ended up being a cute read! The book follows a boy who sees an alligator under his… Continue reading There’s an Alligator under My Bed (Kids Book)