by New Mom School | Sep 22, 2022 | Baby Essentials, Feeding
So here’s the behind the scenes for you, Mama. Breastfeeding can be as messy as it is gloriously satisfying and nourishing and fulfilling and challenging! In those early days and weeks, while supply is still settling down, both you and your little one are getting...
by New Mom School | Sep 22, 2022 | Baby Essentials
If you’ve ever Googled “Newborn Essentials”, you’ve no doubt been left overwhelmed! Do babies really need all of this stuff?! It’s a lot, we know. From the diapers to the barrier creams to the burp cloths, nasal aspirators (aka snotsucker!) and more, it’s hard to...
by New Mom School | Jul 26, 2022 | Baby Essentials, Feeding
If you suspect your baby has reflux, you’ve probably found yourself down a Google rabbit hole with questions like: How to know if your baby has reflux? Why does my baby spit up so much? What foods in breastmilk cause baby to have reflux? What are symptoms of reflux...
by New Mom School | Jun 27, 2018 | Baby Essentials, Wisdom
I was very ideological when I was pregnant. I was sure of so many things, even though I was entering very, very, uncharted territory. I would exclusively breastfeed for a year (I introduced formula at six months); I wasn’t going to give my baby a pacifier right away...
by New Mom School | Jan 29, 2018 | Baby Essentials, Wisdom
Provided by Donna Ford, Postpartum Doula The Disconnect Many Parents Feel with Their Babies Is Real; Here are 5 Ways An In-Home Doula Can Save Your Sanity & Newborn Experience There are a million things to prepare for before baby arrives. The list feels endless,...
by New Mom School | May 23, 2016 | Baby Essentials
A recent NPR article discussed swaddling and the risk of SIDS. People have been swaddling their babies for quite some time now, and also worrying about their babies dying in their sleep. Today, about 3,500 sleep-related infant deaths occur each year, including 1,500...
