Nurture & Nourish

03/10/2026

It's okay to not want visitors straight away ♥️

Visitors often mean well, but they can quickly become overwhelming in the early days. As you and your baby recover and learn to feed together, extra company can make it harder to notice cues and find your rhythm.
It’s okay to wait on visitors until you feel more settled, and it’s okay to set boundaries around who visits, when, and for how long.

Did you set rules for visitors in those early days? If so, what did you find most helpful in balancing the desire of others to help and your need for space?

[Image: A mother holding her newborn infant. Text: Nobody told me...You might feel overwhelmed by visitors. Posting visiting hours and setting firm rules for visitors can help you feel less frazzled by everyone wanting to meet the new baby.]

03/09/2026

PSA! There are so SO many unsafe products out there

Just because it’s on the shelf doesn’t mean it’s suitable for sleep. 🤔

Baby sleep products aren’t always designed with safer sleep in mind, even if they’re marketed that way.

When it comes to your baby’s sleep space, keep it simple to keep it safe. You don’t need to buy lots of products or spend money on expensive items.

The safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back in their own clear, flat, firm sleep space.

There are just a few items that we recommend – the baby necessities:

- Cot or Moses basket
- Portable sleep space such as a travel cot, carry cot or Moses basket
- Firm, flat, waterproof mattress
- Sleeping bag or sheets and a lightweight blanket
- Room thermometer
- Car seat – this is not intended for sleeping when not travelling, but is essential for safer travel.

Discover expert advice on everything you need to know about baby product safety: https://bit.ly/4uaPUhY

03/08/2026

A nap is a nap is a nap 😴

02/10/2026

Ni**le Shields are meant to be a temporary tool while problems are actively being solved, it is NOT a forever solution.

If you're using a ni**le shield, we can help get to the root of any issues and come up with a plan to resolve them WITHOUT the shield.

Contact us!
https://www.nurture-n-nourish.com

02/08/2026

TLDR✨ Babies cannot self soothe. They need you until their brain develops. Read all the details in my book The Nurture Revolution 💜

02/07/2026

An awake or stirring newborn is a hungry newborn!

02/01/2026

✨ Expecting a baby? Planning to breastfeed?

Get off to a confident start with our Prenatal Breastfeeding Class at Nurture & Nourish. This class is designed to help you understand what to expect in the early days of breastfeeding—so you feel prepared, supported, and empowered before your baby arrives.

✔ Approved for Beginnings Birth Center patients
✔ Insurance-covered for many families

📅 Upcoming class dates available—spaces are limited.
👉 Click below to learn more and register!

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01/30/2026

Reminder that the tiny bits of colostrum baby gets in the first days is ALL baby needs!

At birth, your baby’s stomach is tiny—it can only hold about a teaspoon of milk. By day 3, it holds just 4–5 teaspoons. That makes the amounts of colostrum and milk your body produces a perfect fit.

It also means that unnecessary supplements can fill a baby’s stomach quickly. That makes them less likely to feed at the breast—which signals your body to make less milk.

It’s a cycle that can lead to low milk supply and breastfeeding problems—often before parents even realize what’s happening.

At Baby-Friendly USA–designated facilities, breastfed babies are not given food or fluids other than human milk unless there is a medical need or parental request. This protects milk supply and supports parents’ feeding goals—right from the start.

📍Learn how Baby-Friendly care supports your breastfeeding goals: https://babyfriendlyusa.org/for-parents/

01/27/2026

It's World Pumping Day! In the US, you have the RIGHT to pump/breastfeed at work.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do you know how the law protects you at work? This , know your rights to breastfeed at work under the PUMP Act and PWFA: https://bit.ly/40yg809

01/23/2026

With winter warnings across much of the US, it's so important to be informed and have a plan in case you experience a power outage.

Stay safe, everyone ❄️

⚡️ POWER OUTAGE + BREASTMILK?
Here’s what to do to keep baby and breastmilk safe.

Power went out and you have breastmilk in the fridge/freezer...I know that panic feeling so well, especially when your milk represents HOURS of work and a food source for your baby.

✅ FIRST: Keep fridge/freezer doors CLOSED as much as possible.

MILK IN THE FRIDGE

🧊 If fridge is ≥ 40°F / 4°C for 4+ hours: save for a milk bath.
✅ If still cold (≤ 40°F / 4°C): use within typical timeframe.

MILK IN THE FREEZER

❄️ If milk has ice crystals: SAFE TO REFREEZE
❄️ If milk is fully thawed but still cold: use within 24 hours (do not refreeze- some parent will opt to refreeze based on their own comfort).
🚫 If milk is warm or you’re unsure: save it for a milk bath.

✨ Pro Tip: Move freezer milk to a cooler with ice packs if outage lasts longer than expected.
✨ Pro tip: keep a cheap fridge thermometer inside your fridge/freezer, it makes decisions SO much easier during outages.
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