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Doulas, Nannies, Night Nurses & More
Many kinds of support are available to help the new family with their baby. It’s important to be sure you understand who does what!
Doula: Our doulas are “postpartum” doulas who support the mother, father, baby and extended family during the first three months of the baby’s new life with them. (There are also “birth doulas” who attend the laboring mother during delivery.)
Baby nurse: This person is trained to care for an infant and can be either a... to read more click here.
 Breastfeeding is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give to your baby or babies.It is the most superior food and source of nourishment for your baby. The health benefits you and your baby receive are invaluable and will last a lifetime.
So why does breastfeeding seem so difficult to some mothers and why do they need help?
Breastfeeding is instinctive for babies
but is learned for mothers.
The main reasons women give up breastfeeding are... click here to read more.
 So you're having a baby!
You have spent the last 8 months preparing for the birth. Now this new baby is almost here and you don't have any idea how you are going to manage the challenges once he arrives.
Fear and apprehension sets in and you suddenly feel sick because you don't know if you can do it.
Here are some of the things you can do to make it through those early weeks.
Coping With Fatigue
The first and greatest concern new mothers have is...to read more Click Here.
 I’d like to take the opportunity to tell you a bit about what a Postpartum Doula does.
Some people think the role is that of a baby nurse or a nanny.
Although caring for a newborn baby is part of postpartum care, services extend to much more where the doula acts as an important support for the entire family.
Therefore, in addition to those typically recognized baby related services, a newborn baby care specialist also will conduct housekeeping chores – including light cleaning and cooking chores, care for other siblings, run errands and help out in just about any manner needed to maintain happy, daily life in the household... to read more Click Here.
 "Suddenly I realize that I know next to nothing about newborn babies. Will mine be born with an owner’s manual in hand?"
Nope, sorry.The good news is that there are lots of good owner’s manuals out there and you can pick the one that suits your needs the best.
Each baby care book is unique and you’ll find all kinds of valuable information in them. Info like the fact that babies are born with no eyebrows or eyelashes and yes they will grow in soon. Babies are born with receding chins, the better to get the mouth on the nipple. Some babies are born with hair all over them but no they don’t need a wax job—it will fall out soon.
But what about the really important stuff like... to read more Click Here Now.
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