Co-sleeping explained
Deciding how the baby will sleep or co-sleep Sleep is one of the most talked about and argued about topics for new parents. Where a baby sleeps, how long a baby sleeps, and to sleep train or not to sleep […]
Working mom: investing in your family, career, and yourself
The trap of work life balance Work life balance is a phrase that I hear a lot, especially as a working mom. When I hear it, I always imagine a scale with a stack of things on one side (work) […]
My journey as a single mom, Doula, and Sleep Consultant
The story of a single mom. Today we will be speaking with Erica Shane, After Third’s community builder and long time childbirth professional. Erica has always worked with families: she started as a professional nanny and after graduating from university, […]
Tips for running a business from a stay at home mom (SAHM)
My story – How I became a stay at home mom & entrepreneur (momtrepreneur) My world changed when I found out I was pregnant shortly after I decided to leave my corporate 9-5 to pursue my dream of running my […]
Working moms – preparing for your first day back
Preparing for your first day back at work If you are a working mom returning to the office, there are some practical steps you can take to get ready before that first day back. Even if you are excited to […]
Expert Tips: Preparing for your birth
Michelle‘s Tips for preparing to become a parent. Becoming a parent is one of the hugest life transitions you will ever experience. Preparing for your birth is like planning a wedding. You spend a lot of time preparing to all […]
Preparing for birth: how a doula can help
Preparing for birth and the role of a birth doula Women have attended other women’s birth throughout the course of history and across cultures. Women have also supported other women, new mothers, in their recovery from childbirth. In a way, […]
Expert Tips: Getting ready for the transition into Parenthood
Jayne‘s Tips for preparing to become a parent. Becoming a parent is one of the hugest life transitions you will ever experience, yet most people focus solely on their baby–not themselves. Receiving support is one of the best ways to […]
Self care for new parents
Self care for the new parent by Erica Why self care matters Self-care takes on a whole new meaning as a new parent. While caring for your small child, you are simultaneously caring for yourself, and miraculously at that. At […]
Expert Tips: Supporting breastfeeding in the early days
Simone’s Tips for supporting nursing in the early days New and expecting parents have many concerns around lactation: Will I produce enough milk? Will the baby latch properly? How will I return to my daily routine? and more. Tips Here are some things […]