Creating More Mindful Experiences
Wait, WTF Does That Mean?! Navigating Newborn Acronyms like APGAR & NIPE
Welcome to parenthood – where the alphabet suddenly has new, mysterious meanings. If you're about to be a new parent or you’ve recently welcomed a little one into the world, you’ve probably already encountered the infamous acronyms: APGAR (app-gar) and NIPE (ny-pee). Think of these as your baby’s first health report card. We will start with these basics, but know that there are likely more to come
Brave Beginnings: A Love Letter to Premature Babies and Their Parents
For the families who have experienced premature birth, you know there’s nothing quite like that first look, seeing your baby so small, sometimes no bigger than a bag of sugar, fighting harder than you thought possible - it can be a shock to the system and really big burst to the heart. And yet, amidst all those tubes, monitors, and miniature nappies, one thing becomes clear: preemies are tiny but fierce. And so are their parents!
Hello, Yellow! Understanding Newborn Jaundice and How to Deal With It
Jaundice happens when there’s an excess of bilirubin (a yellow pigment) in the baby’s blood. This can tint their skin, eyes, and even the inside of their mouth yellow. Bilirubin is a byproduct of breaking down old red blood cells, and babies produce a lot of it !(for very specific reasons inside your womb, which are no longer necessary outside it)…