Nurture Notes

Breastfeeding and a Pacifier: Use It or No?

Breastfeeding and a Pacifier: Use It or No?

To use a pacifier or not to use a pacifier? This might be one of the most common questions I get from new moms who are exclusively breastfeeding. Honestly, there...

Breastfeeding and a Pacifier: Use It or No?

To use a pacifier or not to use a pacifier? This might be one of the most common questions I get from new moms who are exclusively breastfeeding. Honestly, there...

Premature newborn baby resting in the NICU, wearing a striped hospital hat and wrapped in a blanket while receiving respiratory support.

Successfully Breastfeeding a Preemie: What I Wa...

I received the news that no new mom wants to hear. “We’re going to have to take her to the NICU.” Since I had a C-section, I hadn't even gotten...

Successfully Breastfeeding a Preemie: What I Wa...

I received the news that no new mom wants to hear. “We’re going to have to take her to the NICU.” Since I had a C-section, I hadn't even gotten...

Sleeping newborn baby in a yellow outfit lying peacefully in a crib, viewed through white crib rails.

Sleep When the Baby Sleeps. Easier Said Than Done.

“Sleep when the baby sleeps.” Every new parent has heard this advice. I've even given this advice myself. Unfortunately, that was not my reality. Maybe it isn't yours either. So...

Sleep When the Baby Sleeps. Easier Said Than Done.

“Sleep when the baby sleeps.” Every new parent has heard this advice. I've even given this advice myself. Unfortunately, that was not my reality. Maybe it isn't yours either. So...

Skip the Bassinet

Skip the Bassinet

When I was creating my baby registry for the baby shower I didn’t want 🤭, I put two bassinets on my registry. One for my living room and one for...

Skip the Bassinet

When I was creating my baby registry for the baby shower I didn’t want 🤭, I put two bassinets on my registry. One for my living room and one for...

Google search for newborn jaundice displayed on a tablet screen.

Before You Google Something About Your Newborn,...

I walked into the room to update new parents and saw a very concerned look on their faces. They had been given information about a common newborn condition, like jaundice...

Before You Google Something About Your Newborn,...

I walked into the room to update new parents and saw a very concerned look on their faces. They had been given information about a common newborn condition, like jaundice...

When the Unexpected Happens: SAFE Start Isn’t Just for Newborn Care

When the Unexpected Happens: SAFE Start Isn’t J...

This morning did not go as planned. While dropping my daughter off at school, I had a minor collision. No one was hurt, but suddenly I had decisions to make...

When the Unexpected Happens: SAFE Start Isn’t J...

This morning did not go as planned. While dropping my daughter off at school, I had a minor collision. No one was hurt, but suddenly I had decisions to make...