To the new and expecting parents I wrote this book for, I am happy to share that The Baby Nurse Bible is now available as an e-book on Kindle. Get guidance on first decisions, newborn care and breastfeeding, 125 baby nurse tips and more in the paperback or Kindle versions here on Amazon. Editorial Reviews: “The Baby […]
5 Common New-Parent Mistakes To Avoid
This morning I had the pleasure of meeting Kim Carrigan of Fox 25 Boston news channel for a live segment on common mistakes that new parents make. To be clear, I do not in any way see “mistakes” as a negative thing–in fact, I think they’re a necessary and common part of parenting, enabling you […]
Postpartum Hospital Experience: Learn as much as you can!
If you’re planning on giving birth in a hospital it’s important to go in knowing that there will be a lot of teaching going on while your there (and not a whole lot of resting!) Unlike years ago when babies spent a lot of time in the hospital nursery, most hospitals today have you “room […]
What will I feel like After my C-Section?
Much focus (understandably!) is put on your baby when you’re about to have a cesarean section whether it’s scheduled or emergency. Often women don’t consider what a c-section involves for them and how they’ll feel afterward. While I do cover c-section prep and typical procedural information in The Baby Nurse Bible, for now we’ll just […]
Postpartum: Benefits of Rooming In with Your Newborn
Whether you’re in a hospital, birth center, or your own home it’s important to keep your baby in your room with you as much as possible for your first few postpartum days–provided everyone is healthy. Some of the most reputable organizations, including the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College […]
