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Signs You Could Benefit from Professional Newborn Care Support
Bringing a newborn home is an exciting yet overwhelming experience.While many parents manage well with support from family and friends, others find that professional newborn care makes all the difference in easing the transition.Whether you’re a first-time parent or welcoming another baby into the family, here are some signs that hiring a Maternity Nurse—also known as… Continue reading Signs You Could Benefit from Professional Newborn Care Support
How to Know if Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk
One of the most challenging parts of caring for a tiny newborn is knowing whether they’re getting enough milk — especially if you’re breastfeeding and can’t see how much they’re taking in. The good news is that nearly all women can produce enough milk, and breast milk is perfectly tailored to meet your baby’s needs.… Continue reading How to Know if Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk
To the Mum Without a Village
There is lots of advice out there telling you that it’s OK to turn away visitors if you want time to rest, or to bond with your baby. There are memes that ask every visitor to do a bit of housework or bring a meal before they ask to cuddle the baby. People will tell… Continue reading To the Mum Without a Village
Baby Sleep Hormones Explained
Unterstanding Baby Sleep Hormones There are few more confusing phrases than “sleep breeds sleep”, after all it’s so counter intuitive.Logically, you would expect a long sleep to leave your baby refreshed and alert, not sleepy. And it seems natural to assume that a tired baby would be more likely to sleep well.Yet, people keep saying… Continue reading Baby Sleep Hormones Explained