Bedsharing is practiced all over the world, but in the U.S. and other Western countries, it’s seen as taboo. What is this about? Is it actually risky? Why aren’t parents given the whole story?

We expect that breastfeeding will make us feel relaxed and in love with our babies, but it doesn’t always work this way. For people with D-MER, breastfeeding can feel downright awful.

Most parents who intend to exclusively breastfeed will use some amount of formula at some point in their journey. Let’s break down the stigma around formula so parents can get accurate and nonjudgemental information about feeding their baby!

Positioning yourself and your baby in a reclined position will usually allow for a deeper, more comfortable and more effective latch. So, lean back and let your baby do most of the work.

Looking for a gift that a new family will be grateful to receive? Ditch the flowers and onesies in favor of a product or service that will allow the new family to find more joy in the newborn period. Check out my Ultimate Gift Guide for New Parents! 🎁

Incorporating hand expression into breastfeeding and pumping is one of the most important ways to increase your confidence and to provide extra milk for your baby. It’s research-backed and simple. Learn this skill at the end of pregnancy and set yourself up for an easier experience after delivery.

The stress of building a freezer stash while on maternity leave is real, y’all. But is it really necessary to have 200 ounces in the freezer? I call BS.

Parenting is hard. The sleep deprivation, the steep learning curve, feeling like you have no idea what you’re doing most of the time. Thankfully, there’s one simple mindset shift we can all make which will allow us to find more joy in parenting. Whether your child is 1 week old, or 42 years old, it’s time to shine a light on our expectations, cause we’ve all got ‘em and they just ain’t serving us.