You’ve never felt anything else like it: the overwhelming love that engulfs your entire being for this tiny little person. But there’s a secret you probably haven’t told anyone, not even yourself: this wonderful new baby that you love with all of your heart is just exhausting.
Blog courtesy of Josh Moore of Diaper Dads, a site specifically for Soon to be Dads and Dads navigating the world of parenthood!
The Triangle is a special place for soon to be parents and families. Not only do we have some amazing prenatal support in place, but the postpartum support we have for new and seasoned parents alike is unmatched. One of those great postpartum support networks is an amazing the amazing Triangle Area Parenting Support (TAPS).
We are excited to now officially offer our in-home private newborn care class!
This class can be part our customized childbirth classes or as a standalone class, whatever fits better for you, your family, and your schedule.
We are talking all about infant poop! Check it out to see all the variations of color that are completely newborn when you have a newborn.
At Carolina Birth and Wellness, our postpartum doulas support our clients in however they choose to feed their babies. Using formula to feed babies is a great way to ensure babies are getting enough to eat and to know exactly what they are eating.
One of the biggest concerns for all new parents, well actually all parents in general, is how do you know if your child is getting enough to eat?
Last week we talked about typical nipple issues that many of our breastfeeding clients face, from compression lines on nipples due to shallow latch to infections, and everything in between. The most important part of nipple care though is always figuring out the problem prior to caring for your nipple. Our postpartum doulas can help you figure out the problem, but once you have done that, you are left wondering how do you actually care for your damaged nipples?
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.
