If you are new to the world of babies, there are some seemingly mysterious newborn behaviors that you may not know about but that are totally normal newborn behavior. Get familiar with this list and you won’t freak out when…
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A doula explains some mysterious but normal newborn behaviors
If you are new to the world of babies, there are some mysterious but normal newborn behaviors that you may not know about. Get familiar with this list and you won’t freak out when your baby Poops. And not just…
A mocktail party for moms-to-be to plan baby’s first month home
I’m really getting excited about this fun, new venture of mine, hosting a Mocktail Party for moms-to-be on April 20,2013 from 3-5 p.m at Plasker Family Chiropractic Center. I’m trying not to get too carried away with plans, but I…
A doula’s tips to successfully breastfeed a newborn
If you are currently attempting to successfully breastfeed a newborn (or about to give birth and are planning to breastfeed) I bet you already know about the advice to feed your baby often, as much as 8-12 times per…
Calm a crying newborn with these tips from a postpartum doula
The very first time you need to calm a crying newborn is a challenge for all new parents. When your newborn baby begins crying persistently (and you have already tried feeding him and he’s refused) what are you going to…
Have you heard the one about the three-week-old baby’s first growth spurt?
See if this scenario sounds at all familiar: You’ve delivered your baby and are at home, and successfully breastfeeding.Though you may have had a bumpy start, some weeks have passed and things are beginning to settle down. You and your…
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5 More Things You Absolutely Need to Know About Your Newborn Baby
This is the continuation of an earlier post by Tender Times Doula. 6. Your baby’s biology says “DO NOT LEAVE ME ALONE. “Again, this is a baby animal. With an instinct to survive. What do puppies, kittens, horses and elephant…
Best Newborn Sleep Article Ever
I’m posting this for all the parents of newborns who are up late at night searching the internet for advice on how to get their new baby to sleep. If only babies KNEW they were supposed to sleep at night,…
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Elaine Petrowski, a postpartum doula with more than a dozen years of experience, offers workshops and seminars for expectant and new parents and grandparents in southern Delaware.
