Looking for kid friendly activities in Tucson? At my last couple of postpartum home visits, I have been asked, “what is there to do with my 0-5 year old in Tucson?” As a recovering mom with a new baby and a stir crazy older...
Not only did I lose a child, but I lost all my hopes and dreams for him as well! When the doctor lifted his stethoscope and told us that our son, who was cradled in my arms, had passed away, my world crumbled. I...
How to choose a doctor for your baby? Should you choose a pediatrician or a family physician?
12 Days of Postpartum Support and Education for the Holidays Looking for the perfect gift for PARENTS-TO-BE this holiday season? Going from Me to We, means transitions are coming Look no further HIRE an in-home MOTHER-BABY-FAMILY RN expert and you will be...
The new mom…. You are the FIRST of your friends to be pregnant. Everyone is so excited and over the moon to meet your little bundle of joy. Soon though, they realize that having a baby is A LOT of work. You can no...
What is normal for newborns? Should I worry? Since newborns do not come with their own set of instruction manuals, how are parents supposed to know what is and is not normal? Newborns are mysterious little beings and make parents worry over little things. ...
Grandparents:how times have changed Last Sunday was National Grandparents Day and I read a statistic that was shocking to me: “Grandparents lead 37% of all U.S. households in this country — that’s 44 million households nationwide.” Grandparents play a vital role in families and should have a day...
What is a Family Plan? I am so used to creating and planning with the families I support. Whether it be creating birth plans, a plan for your postpartum period, meal plans, returning to work or daycare plans or a plan for company to...
Mom, Baby and Family Postpartum Care Your After Baby Consultant will help you out with the ABC‘s of Postpartum Care: A- Ask for help B- Breast or Bottle feeding support C- Contraception (YES, you can get pregnant right away) D- Doula (Postpartum Support)...
There are a variety of sleeping arrangements these days for babies from parents’ bed, rock n plays and bassinets to pack-n-plays/play yards and cribs. How do you know when your baby has outgrown their current sleeping accommodations? Today we will focus on WHEN to...
Third Trimester Congratulations, you have made it to your 3rd trimester. Your little one is packing on some weight and you feel her kicks and stretches even more powerfully now. You are super excited to meet her BUT have patience because there is a lot...
You have chosen your provider and the news that you are expecting is finally sinking in. Maybe you get an early sonogram picture and your heart explodes at the life growing inside you. The wheels in your mind are spinning as prenatal questions keep...
2 lines or a + sign, now what? Whom do you tell first? How do you share the news? When do you tell? Wait a couple weeks or shout it from the rooftops? Sorry, there is no right answer. Once the initial shock or...
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