Local resources, Tucson-specific referrals, and postpartum support for families in Tucson, Arizona and surrounding communities from Your Family's Journey
Newborn Sleep or lack thereof… Exhausted parent: Will I ever sleep again? Sibling: Will my parents have energy to play with me again? Family Pet: Why is this squeaky thing up ALL night? Sleep deprivation isn’t just exhausting; it can be debilitating, as it can impact mood, healing, milk supply, bonding, relationships, older siblings, and […]
I know it is hard not to pack everything JUST IN CASE you might need it, but trust me, it will be ok if you don’t bring it with you. In light of the pandemic, hospitals and birth centers are trying to get you in and out to keep transmissions to a minimum, so PACK […]
After a quarter of a century working in the postpartum, breastfeeding and newborn fields in hospitals, schools, classrooms and homes, PLUS being a mom myself, here are some postpartum tips that I wish everyone knew BEFORE they have a baby: (in no particular order) -FED is BEST! Breast. Bottle. Pumping. Formula -Breastfeeding might be natural […]
When should you take your little one to see the dentist? There is nothing cuter than a BIG CHEESY smile with a little tooth poking out of the gums. Little teeth are sharp and baby’s will love to chew on things even more than they did before. As with all things, baby’s can vary with […]
Are you pregnant? Want to be living a healthier lifestyle? Curious about labor and delivery and want to be better informed? Interested in having some additional support during labor and delivery? Concerned you don’t know enough about taking care of a newborn? Recently had a baby? Struggling with breastfeeding? Want more sleep? Worried about postpartum […]
Childbirth education classes were created to help inform, educate and empower parents so they feel confident and knowledgeable about their birth and early parenthood experiences. Anecdotes and studies alike will agree: it is an extremely good idea to start learning the ropes and making major decisions before you are in the throes of labor, […]
BACK IN THE WOMB AGAIN In my quest to help families throughout their pregnancy and postpartum period, I stumbled across flotation therapy. I have to admit, I had never heard of this before so I was a tad skeptical but after talking to Kalyn Wolf, the owner of Cloud Nine, I wanted to learn more. […]
PREGNANT? JUST HAD A BABY? Picture this if you will, close your eyes and take a deep breath! It is your first night home with your new baby. You feed, burp, change and swaddle the baby and place her gently in the bassinet next to your bed. You pull the covers up to your […]
With shorter hospital stays, up to 48 hours for a vaginal delivery and 96 hours for a c-section, you may be sent home feeling overwhelmed, unprepared, nervous, tired, sore and emotional along with a newborn that does not come with an instruction manual.