by DONVA | Aug 23, 2017 | Postpartum, Uncategorized
Your child’s pediatrician is an important partner in his/her care, particularly in the first year of life. You may be visiting their office more frequently than you will in the future, so it’s worth taking time to choose someone you feel comfortable with. You can ask...
by DONVA | Aug 3, 2017 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
Even though you might think breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world, it doesn’t necessarily come easily for every mother and baby pair. Maybe you read up during pregnancy, took a class, scoured the internet … but somehow you still got to a little one in...
by DONVA | Jun 23, 2017 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
It takes a village to raise a child, but in a modern world where new parents may live far away from their families and other support systems, it can be hard to find that village. On the other hand, thanks to the power of technology, advice and encouragement are just a...
by DONVA | May 8, 2017 | Postpartum
No one would ever wish for their baby to require a NICU stay, but many parents we talked to were able to find hope and encouragement through their NICU journey. During emotionally difficult times, it’s important to acknowledge negative feelings like anger or...
by DONVA | May 1, 2017 | Postpartum
In our last post, we talked about the roller coaster of the NICU and coping, specifically, with anger. The NICU can feel like the worst place on earth and the best place on earth. You can rocket between fear, guilt, and anger in minutes. Your emotions can feel so...
by DONVA | Apr 17, 2017 | Postpartum
Welcome back to our Life as a NICU Parent series. When you become a parent to a NICU baby, you become part of an exclusive club no one wants to join. While every birth and baby are different, it’s possible to find some comfort in sharing your experiences with others...
