Nurture Notes

Father holding a his newborn.

The Benefits of Holding Your Newborn

Shortly after returning to work from maternity leave, I received a phone call that caught me completely off guard. Someone told me I was holding my daughter too much. I...

The Benefits of Holding Your Newborn

Shortly after returning to work from maternity leave, I received a phone call that caught me completely off guard. Someone told me I was holding my daughter too much. I...

Black white photo pf newborn with parents kissing them.

Enjoy Your Newborn One Day at a Time | Encourag...

As you may have already figured out, the newborn phase is one of my favorite stages of development. I've always loved babies, and throughout my nursing career, caring for newborns...

Enjoy Your Newborn One Day at a Time | Encourag...

As you may have already figured out, the newborn phase is one of my favorite stages of development. I've always loved babies, and throughout my nursing career, caring for newborns...

Baby Registry Made Simple

Baby Registry Made Simple

I remember getting the not-so-great news that my sister was throwing me a baby shower. I've never really been a fan of being in the spotlight, but I'm working on...

Baby Registry Made Simple

I remember getting the not-so-great news that my sister was throwing me a baby shower. I've never really been a fan of being in the spotlight, but I'm working on...

What I Wish Every New Mother Could Hear, So I'm Going to Tell You

What I Wish Every New Mother Could Hear, So I'm...

While I was pregnant, I received some news I wasn't expecting. During my first ultrasound, I learned that I had fibroids. I had never experienced symptoms, so the diagnosis came...

What I Wish Every New Mother Could Hear, So I'm...

While I was pregnant, I received some news I wasn't expecting. During my first ultrasound, I learned that I had fibroids. I had never experienced symptoms, so the diagnosis came...

A Village of One: Motherhood Without Support

A Village of One: Motherhood Without Support

With Father's Day coming up, this week feels different for many of us. Maybe you lost your father. Maybe you never knew your father. Maybe you're navigating postpartum without a...

A Village of One: Motherhood Without Support

With Father's Day coming up, this week feels different for many of us. Maybe you lost your father. Maybe you never knew your father. Maybe you're navigating postpartum without a...

Why Is My Newborn Losing Weight? Should I Supplement?

Why Is My Newborn Losing Weight? Should I Suppl...

It’s the second day after delivery. Your newborn is weighed and you notice that they have lost several ounces since birth. This is a very common concern for new parents...

Why Is My Newborn Losing Weight? Should I Suppl...

It’s the second day after delivery. Your newborn is weighed and you notice that they have lost several ounces since birth. This is a very common concern for new parents...