Nurture Notes

My Postpartum Experience: Complications, Support Gaps, and What I Wish All Moms Knew

My Postpartum Experience: Complications, Suppor...

Bleeding. She’s early. C-section panic. But I put on a strong face and told myself to keep it together. After one day in the NICU, we were home two days...

My Postpartum Experience: Complications, Suppor...

Bleeding. She’s early. C-section panic. But I put on a strong face and told myself to keep it together. After one day in the NICU, we were home two days...

The Foundation Behind Nurture Works

The Foundation Behind Nurture Works

The newborn period sets the foundation for everything that follows. This is the story behind why I chose to focus on newborn care and the mission behind Nurture Works.

The Foundation Behind Nurture Works

The newborn period sets the foundation for everything that follows. This is the story behind why I chose to focus on newborn care and the mission behind Nurture Works.

Stuffed teddy bear sitting on a nursery rug with a crib in the background.

Why Support Matters More Than Advice

Sometimes support is advice from someone you trust. Sometimes it’s a warm meal or a text that says, “Do you need anything?” Sometimes it’s simply having someone there when the...

Why Support Matters More Than Advice

Sometimes support is advice from someone you trust. Sometimes it’s a warm meal or a text that says, “Do you need anything?” Sometimes it’s simply having someone there when the...

Newborn baby holding an adult’s finger.

In the Early Days, Everything Is New

In the early days, everything is new. The days can feel unfamiliar, and time just doesn’t flow the way it used to. You're learning your baby and also learning what...

In the Early Days, Everything Is New

In the early days, everything is new. The days can feel unfamiliar, and time just doesn’t flow the way it used to. You're learning your baby and also learning what...

Green crochet rattle with wooden handle.

From Comfort to Curiosity: Crochet Toys

When I was a nurse in the NICU, one day something unexpected appeared at the bedside;  a small, crocheted octopus tucked gently beside my premature patient. I can’t recall exactly...

From Comfort to Curiosity: Crochet Toys

When I was a nurse in the NICU, one day something unexpected appeared at the bedside;  a small, crocheted octopus tucked gently beside my premature patient. I can’t recall exactly...

Green newborn sleep sack with matching hat and crochet bear rattle.

The Story of the PeaPod

I was 36 weeks pregnant when I felt a strange sense of urgency, like time was running out for me to finish my first PeaPod. I had planned to make...

The Story of the PeaPod

I was 36 weeks pregnant when I felt a strange sense of urgency, like time was running out for me to finish my first PeaPod. I had planned to make...