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Colic is basically random fits of crying that certain baby's tend to do for no apparent reason. It speaks nothing to the health of the child and is more of a fluke than anything else.   The symptoms a baby will show from colic are the look of distress by grimacing, raising their legs and clenching their fists. The main symptom is crying excessively and/or intensely for up to 3 hours, 3 times a week. Colic will usually subside between months 3-4.   Even though there is no defi

Newborn acne typically appears around a baby's cheeks, nose or forehead and happens around 4-6 weeks which is when they start working out the hormones from being in the womb by way of their skin. The baby encounters these hormones from the placenta and then their oil glands become overstimulated causing the acne. Baby acne can also go as far as a baby's chest and back area and appear to be little raised bumps. Another possible reason babies can have acne is from yeast on thei

There are resources available for this Postpartum Depression is defined as sadness/crying, inability to bond, anger, lack of sleep/lack of appetite, guilt or shame, loss of interest in families/hobbies. It can be considered baby blues if disappears after 2 weeks. But there are other kinds of perinatal mood disorders (also known as PNADS) as well. There is Postpartum Anxiety, which is constant fear/worry, racing thoughts, anger/irritability/rage, inability to sleep. There is

I always suggest my clients have a birth plan in place and that they advise whoever will be with them during the time of labor and delivery whether it be a doula, partner, family member or friend, to help enforce it if the birthing person gets to a point where she cannot advocate for herself. This is my advice because a lot of emotional trauma comes from the birthing person feeling a lack of control. Some other common causes for emotional trauma are a long, difficult and pain

There are different types of perineal trauma that can occur during birth

pain management

Some things to consider when traveling by air with your baby are, do you have all of your essentials!?!

When considering overnight care as a new family, consider things that are important to you besides the obvious being sleep

It's recommended to avoid sex until you've been seen by your provider at your six week follow up appointment after birth

In the first six weeks of life, the average baby consumes between one and three ounces, sometimes four.

It is recommended to start introducing solid foods between 4-6 months when your baby can sit up independently, having enough head and neck control

This post is more of a pep talk in staying true to yourselves and your beliefs and philosophies

A baby should be put to sleep on a flat surface with nothing else in the sleep space.

Cradle Cap is an inflammatory condition on the baby's skin that looks like white, brown or yellow scaly patches that can be thick and crusty. It's basically the baby form of dandruff and is common.

When a baby is breastfed, bonding can feel challenging for a partner because of the attachment bond between the breastfeeding parent and baby.

The postpartum period is a time of healing, recovery, and adjusting to life with a newborn.

While Recovering from a Cesarean Birth, you can expect to be in the hospital for an extra night beyond what you would usually stay for a vaginal birth. So, three nights is typically the norm.

When people think about running a doula agency, they often imagine a steady stream of passionate birth workers, a full client calendar, and a growing community of families served with care.

Afterpains are cramping sensations that occur after childbirth as the uterus contracts back to its pre-pregnancy size.

Postpartum Bleeding is called Lochia