Dads

Introducing…Tucson Bump2Baby…Welcome to your VILLAGE

August 23, 2016 by Colleen

Are you pregnant?

Want to be living a healthier lifestyle?

Curious about labor and delivery and want to be better informed?

Interested in having some additional support during labor and delivery?

Concerned you don’t know enough about taking care of a newborn?

Recently had a baby?

Struggling with breastfeeding?

Want more sleep?

Worried about postpartum depression or anxiety?

Have to go back to work?

Nervous that your home isn’t baby-proofed?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, we can help! You are not alone. Pregnancy and parenting bring on a WHOLE LIST of new questions and concerns, joy and happiness, as well as fears and anxieties about doing everything right. Whether this is your first, second, fifth, or your SURPRISE baby, we have you covered. [Read more…] about Introducing…Tucson Bump2Baby…Welcome to your VILLAGE

Tips for dads:bonding with your newborn

March 8, 2016 by Colleen

Postpartum and Breastfeeding support-dad's and bonding — Bonding

Some new dad’s find it hard to bond completely with their little one especially if they are nursing. Baby’s eat frequently and mom is the only one who can provide that nourishment in the beginning but soon, she can pump and share this responsibility with you. There are many other ways for dad’s to connect with their little one’s right from the start. Dive right in and start connecting!

Studies show that “fathers who are at their baby’s birth, and hold their little one shortly afterwards, have very similar feelings of attachment to those experienced by mothers for the first few weeks” (Greenberg and Morris 1974; Peterson, Mehl and Liederman 1979; Parke and Sawin 1976).

AS A VISITOR IN YOUR HOME, I SUPPORT YOU!

August 16, 2015 by Colleen

And have NO agenda…

This is YOUR journey; I am here to guide you along the way!

My goal is to foster your independence so when I am no longer in need, you will feel calm and confident along YOUR parenting journey.

I believe in parents and that parents know their child best and what will work best for their family, therefore unless there is a safety issue, I will support your decisions! I check my opinions and my personal philosophies at the door! [Read more…] about AS A VISITOR IN YOUR HOME, I SUPPORT YOU!

The Men Who Hold My Heart

June 20, 2015 by Colleen

To all the dads out there, I hope you are blessed beyond measure today and every day that follows. I don’t think dads get enough credit these days – well the good ones at least. We have all heard the stories about the dead-beat dads out there, but today is a day to celebrate and focus on the good ones. Let me share what makes my dad and my husband awesome fathers. [Read more…] about The Men Who Hold My Heart

Over the phone from 652 miles away

June 2, 2015 by Colleen

My girls said, “Wait, grampie talked to me while I was still inside your tummy!”

I know, this might sound weird, but all three pregnancies, my dad did this. My parents live in Texas so they didn’t get to be a daily part of my pregnancies but that didn’t stop my dad from talking to all my babies. [Read more…] about Over the phone from 652 miles away

Countdown is on….

April 18, 2015 by Colleen

T minus one month and counting till your expected due date……

For those of you who like lists, here are 31 ideas to help you feel prepared before baby arrives, in no particular order!

31. Plan a date night with partner to reconnect, share hopes and dreams, have sex!

30. Discuss new roles and responsibilities for all family members

29. Spend some special time with your other children, make them feel special, pick out a toy from the baby especially for them and let them find something special for their new sibling [Read more…] about Countdown is on….

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Due to COVID 19, Colleen will be providing virtual and/or in home support.