Martina Schmidbauer ✨ The Platinum Standard in Newborn Care | Master NCS® | Bespoke Baby & Parenting Support | Global Services in German & English
When a baby first cries, it usually means they have some kind of need - hunger, tiredness or discomfort, for example. Your first reaction will always be to meet that need. If you follow a routine it will be pretty easy to see if the next feed or nap is due soon, but if not,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Calm a Crying Baby
It’s easy for a new Dad to feel a little sidelined, all the attention is on Mum and baby so they can feel that the most they can be is a “helper” rather than an equal partner in parenting. Even more so if Mum is breastfeeding and has more time off work than Dad does,… Continue reading Dads Matter Too – How to Encourage Dad & Baby Bonding
Hello Martina, My baby girl is just a week old and I’m already feeling overwhelmed. I’m the sort of person who likes to research things so I’ve been reading books and websites, trying to get the information I need to do the right thing for my daughter. The problem is, everyone seems to contradict each… Continue reading Q&A What if I get it wrong?
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
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