Swaddling is an old practice and a longstanding tradition in some cultures. It involves tightly wrapping babies in a blanket or cloth to restrict arm and leg movements. As a parent, your primary concern is the safety and well-being of your little one. Please keep this page handy so you can make an informed decision about how to care for your baby.

Swaddling is an old practice and a longstanding tradition in some cultures. It involves tightly wrapping babies in a blanket or cloth to restrict arm and leg movements. As a parent or practitioner, your primary concern is for the safety and well-being of the little ones in your care. Please read on to discover the latest insights on swaddling so you can make an informed decision about how to care for your baby.

It’s hard enough to parent. In addition to figuring out what each child needs and how to handle their needs, society puts a lot of pressure on parents. Let’s briefly talk about some myths and responses. Consider how these myths may be impacting you, and if you might be able to relax more in your early parenting journey.

In this blog post, we will provide valuable information for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers about how to know if they have enough milk, how to prevent milk supply issues, how to increase milk production, why their milk supply may not be 100%, and additional resources to support breastfeeding. Low milk supply, not enough milk, breast milk supply, increasing milk supply.

Most women do not need a pump. Purchase or rent after the baby is born and then only when you know what you need it for. Pumps can be used for inappropriate reasons and may not be the most effective tool. For example, a few days after delivery some mothers may have engorgement. For engorgement, reverse pressure softening, or hand expression, usually work much better than a pump. For latch issues, for example, a lactation consult is a better use of your resources so that the underlying problem may be identified and addressed.