The test is divided into 5 sections with each section receiving a score of 0 to 2. It is to help determine if the newborn needs immediate medical attention, but not to predict long-term health issues.
As your body is transitioning from colostrum to milk, breast engorgement can be a common, but very uncomfortable, symptom of that transition.
We approach each client at each postpartum doula shift with a clean slate. We do not have any opinions about what should, or what should not be done, by the parent, or what should or should not be expected from the baby. We do, however, always start the shift with the same simple question: What is your goal for today?
The bonding process between parents/caregivers and babies is a very special, but sometimes a confusing process. Learn more about it now!
Having a gassy newborn or a gassy baby is very common, but that doesn’t make it any easier when it’s your uncomfortable baby! Here are our 9 tips from our postpartum doulas to help!
Sometimes the first few weeks or months can be difficult for partners. With one parent providing the food for those breastfeeding, and one parent not, babies can be in a mommy or no-mommy stage.
All postpartum doula clients, whether you just need one overnight, or a full 40 hours a week of support, are offered a postpartum planning appointment to allow both doulas and your family to share expectations, goals, and concerns about having a newborn.
Ah sleep. The amazing, elusive treat that new parents long for and new babies rebel against. While it might seem like a luxury, it is very important that as a new parent, especially if you just gave birth, you are able to get a least a few hours of sleep each day.
There are thousands of must-have new parent products from the best nursing bra to various apps to help you stay organized in the first few weeks of bringing your baby home. Yet, something seems to be missing from the postpartum must-haves list. Today, we are making our own must-have list for all new parents. And we promise, this list is universal for both Moms and Dads alike.
L.E.A.R.N. how babies deserve to both be asked for permission, as well as give consent, prior to a massage.
So your baby is crying and you have done all the normal tricks you have learned to help him or her calm down, but it's not working. What do you do?? Hint: Come to Carolina Birth and Wellness' Infant Massage Class!
