Nurture Notes

Abstract illustration of a mother holding her newborn, representing motherhood without maternal support

Mothering While Motherless

With Mother’s Day coming up, I wanted to focus on a group of mothers that I belong to. Those of us navigating motherhood without our mothers. My mother was there...

Mothering While Motherless

With Mother’s Day coming up, I wanted to focus on a group of mothers that I belong to. Those of us navigating motherhood without our mothers. My mother was there...

Do Newborns Need Hats at Home? What Parents Should Know

Do Newborns Need Hats at Home? What Parents Sho...

Many babies wear hats in the hospital, so it’s natural for parents to wonder if they should continue wearing one at home. The answer depends on your baby’s age, environment,...

Do Newborns Need Hats at Home? What Parents Sho...

Many babies wear hats in the hospital, so it’s natural for parents to wonder if they should continue wearing one at home. The answer depends on your baby’s age, environment,...

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...