No One Prepares You for the Postpartum Shift, But They Should
I was ready for the baby. At least, I thought I was… I had done the reading, packed the hospital bag, and spent months imagining what life would look like after birth. I knew it would be different. I even expected it to be hard. But there wasn’t anything I could find, not a […]
6 Breastfeeding Positions for Optimal Comfort and Latching
Breastfeeding can be a beautiful experience, but sometimes it’s challenging. Whether adjusting to life with a newborn or finding your rhythm as a first-time parent, how you hold your baby while feeding can make all the difference. Comfort matters — not just for your baby’s latch but also for your body and mental well-being. […]
Birth Story – When Everything Was Supposed to Be Different
A birth story with a positive outcome, from difficult beginnings. How to support yourself when your birth doesn’t go as planned. We all have dreams of what becoming a first-time parent might look like – but what happens when reality doesn’t match the vision? When I imagined giving birth to my daughter, I thought […]
Navigating Sore Nipples & When to Seek Care
Navigating Sore Nipples & When to Seek Professional Lactation Care Breastfeeding is an excellent way to feed your baby and provides many benefits for both the infant and the breastfeeding parent. For most parents, breastfeeding goes very smoothly. Others experience some challenges. Sore nipples are one of the most common concerns reported by new […]
Hunger Cry Vs. Sleep Cry
Hunger Cry vs. Sleep Cry — Identifying What Your Baby Really Needs Your baby’s wail wakes you from your nap, and you rush to attend to them. What does their cry mean this time? Interpreting it can be tricky, but a few helpful hints can help you decipher the meaning. Why Do Babies […]
First Year Developmental Milestones and Physical Development
Empower your parenting journey with insights from the Primrose Schools: first-year developmental milestones and physical development. A child’s first five years are a crucial period in their development. During this time, they’re learning and growing by leaps and bounds, and we can see that progress right before our eyes every day. Take physical development, […]