I’ve never shared this with anyone.
When my midwife placed my baby on my chest after each of my births, I felt….nothing. Well, I definitely felt relief that labor was over. But that moment of instantly falling head over heels in love with my new baby.. I didn’t have that... What was wrong with me???
Read MoreYour baby’s first Christmas is almost here! You may be wondering what gifts to get for your baby. Take a look at our list for ideas (spoilers: it’s easier than you think to give your baby what they want).
Read MoreNovember has been proclaimed “Adoption Awareness Month” by our governor here in NC. We have the privilege and honor of supporting many new families as they bring home their adopted babies. One of our former clients, Liz Ohrberg, has graciously shared her story on today’s blog.
Read MoreSince March is Women’s History Month, we knew we had to highlight a powerhouse in the field of birth. Meet Virigina Apgar!
Read MoreYou need sleep after your baby is born. While we wish this was easy as telling you to “sleep when the baby sleeps”, we all know that there are some days and some nights where your baby just won’t sleep. Instead, we urge you to have a sleep plan in place for yourself before your baby arrives. Of course, if your baby has already been born you can still implement a new sleep plan. Read our newest blog to find out more.
Read MoreWinter is here! You may be wondering how to navigate winter weather with a baby or toddler. This blog post will give you tips and tricks about how to dress baby for cold weather as well as some ideas for what to DO with a baby or toddler during those cold, winter days.
Read More“Did we just become best friends?!” Heck yeah you did! That’s what babies and dads/partners will be saying after checking out our best tips for bonding with their newborn. Check it out and let us know what other special bonding tips you have for new parents.
Read MoreWill you be ready for the B I G day??? We’re talking about bringing home baby from the hospital or birth center. And with our top tips to prepare you for this momentous day, you’ll be bringing home baby like a champ. Read on.
Read More“Now I understand why people shake their babies.” Have you ever had a thought steal into your head that was too scary to say out loud? Doulas of Raleigh Co-Owner Kelly Rutan has. Today on the blog she is sharing an intensely personal story from her postpartum experience to remind us what this time in a new mother’s life is like and to also hopefully show us what it could be like if we got the help we needed.
Read MoreHaving you been pinning list after list of items for your baby registry? Are you feeling overwhelmed with including what seems like 100 hundred items? Good news! We’ve taken all the work of paring down your list into a more manageable Top 10 list. This is the third and final blog in our Top 10 Picks for Your Baby Registry series. This final list is all focused on the essential items that you need for bathing and diapering your new baby.
Read MorePIcking out items for your baby registry can feel overwhelming. That’s why we created our Top 10 Baby Registry series. This week we focus on our favorite items for Infant Sleep. It features our favorite products to help your newborn get the best and safest sleep.
Read MoreAvoid the Google rabbit-hole and check out our list of the Top 10 things you need for feeding your newborn. We cover both breastfeeding and bottlefeeding in this post. Let us know if you have a favorite item you’d add to the list!
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard about grandparents coming to visit when the new baby is born. This can be a dream when grandparents can help new parents get rest and food. You may have also heard about some grandparents who put the baby to sleep on their stomach or add rice cereal to a bottle of formula or breastmilk. Or, telling the parents what they are doing is wrong, even if its what their pediatrician told them to do. This can be more of a nightmare for new parents who start to distrust the new grandparents in caring for the new baby. Fortunately, there are ways grandparents-to-be can prepare for this new role by learning about boundaries and up to date newborn care. Check out our recommendations in this blog.
Read MoreWhere are all my green-thumb parents at? And don’t worry, even if you can’t keep a houseplant alive, you’re doing a great job with those kids. But if you’re not already a plant person, maybe you haven’t realized how similar plants and parenting are.
Read MoreHow many times a day have you looked at your new baby, looked around your home, and crucified yourself because you are not a perfect mom? How many times a day do you beat yourself up because this new parenthood thing is SO different from how you imagined it would be? We see you. And we’ve got something we need to say to you.
Read MoreIt doesn’t matter if you are a new parent in the throes of daily life with a newborn, an older mom trying to make this whole work-life balance thing happen, or just a tired human on a Friday night looking for a way to unwind: you could definitely use some laughs. Check out our favorite binge-worthy comedies currently streaming on Netflix and laugh until you cry.
Read More1 in 3 births in the United States are Cesarean births. If your birth is one of them, check out our Top 5 Tips for Recovery.
Read MoreIs your brain drawing a blank when it comes to singing your little one to sleep at night? Today's Top 10 blog has got you covered.
Read MoreYou know your new baby needs sleep. Check out this blog for ways to help a newborn get to, and stay, asleep for adequate stretches.
Read MoreBaby, it's cold outside! Check out these 5 indoor activities you can do around Raleigh with your baby and toddler in tow.
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