What about after the baby arrives?

When you are pregnant, you spend a lot of time thinking about the changes your body is going through; reading lots of books on pregnancy and birth; picking out baby clothes and decorating the nursery. You might even have written a birth plan….What about after the baby...

The importance of Moms’ Groups

I cannot stress enough the importance of hanging out with other women who are doing what you’re doing.  Sometimes the shift to parenthood is made harder because your current social group is not in the parenting stage. Find a Moms’ group to be a part of! You might be...

The ABG “5 Sleep Steps” for infant sleep

One of the things that I am asked about all of the time is: “Will my baby EVER sleep through the night?” Of course he will…but it may take a while. Babies have much shorter sleep cycles than adults and the naturally do not go into as deep of a sleep in the early days....

Top 10 Reasons to Hire A Postpartum Doula!

The time when baby is first brought home is a time of adjustment for the family.  Whether it’s the first baby or not, it is a time of getting to know each other. Often it can also be a time of feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do or how to do it. A...

Lactation Cookies! YUM

Lactation cookies are a yummy way to support good milk supply. Of course the best way to keep the milk flowing is to nurse your baby often.  🙂 ingredients: 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 5 tablespoons brewers yeast 3 tablespoons flaxseed...