by Allison | Mar 30, 2016 | Articles
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....
by Allison | Nov 7, 2015 | Articles
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...
by Allison | Oct 5, 2015 | Articles
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...
by Allison | Jul 26, 2015 | Articles
Breastfeeding or not is a personal choice that each mother makes. Sometimes it is a clear and easy decision. Sometimes it is not. Learning what the benefits of breastfeeding are can help in deciding. For baby: Stronger immunities/less illness Lower rates of type 2...
by Allison | Jul 22, 2015 | Articles
Swaddling is comforting for new babies Swaddling helps babies to settle help a baby to sleep longer at night Swaddling lowers the risk of SIDS Swaddling disrupts the moro reflex. We often refer to this reflex as the startle reflex, you know, that one where the baby...
