Birth You Desire, LLC

11/19/2025

Newborn Arrives. Toddler World Changes. Here Is What Helps

Bringing home a new baby is joyful, but it can also shake up your family rhythm. Toddlers feel big emotions when a newborn enters their world. They may cling more. They may act out. They may love the baby one minute and push boundaries the next. All of this is normal.

Toddlers thrive when they feel secure. Here are a few simple ways to support everyone during this transition.

1. Fill their cup first.
A few minutes of focused attention before you feed or soothe the baby can ease jealousy and give your toddler a sense of connection.

2. Give them important jobs.
Toddlers love to help. Ask them to bring you a diaper, choose a blanket, or sing to the baby. Small tasks build confidence and reduce power struggles.

3. Expect changes in sleep and behavior.
Regressions happen because toddlers are processing a big life shift. Stay consistent, calm, and reassuring.

4. Protect one-on-one time.
Even five minutes of play each day can help your toddler feel seen in this new family chapter.

The early weeks with two children can feel like a beautiful and messy balancing act. With support and simple strategies, your family will find a new rhythm that feels safe, loving, and connected.

For more guidance on sibling support and newborn transitions, visit BirthYouDesire.com and schedule your free discovery call.

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11/14/2025

I’ve been in Colorado all week— for last minute, birth, and postpartum support. I have enjoyed spending time with this family and you’re going to see lots of their pictures coming up.

11/11/2025

Celebrating veteran day with a veteran’s baby.

11/01/2025

Help us welcome our October babies: Henry, Temple Anne, Audrey Colette, Wells Alton, Evander, Lucy Josephine, Madison, and Audrey Colette.

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10/24/2025

Across cultures and centuries, people have turned to the placenta as a source of nourishment, strength, and renewal. From Traditional Chinese Medicine, which has included placenta remedies for centuries, to records of its use in certain Indigenous communities, the idea of consuming the placenta—known as placentophagy—has long been tied to beliefs about restoring balance and supporting recovery after birth.

In the modern era, placentophagy resurfaced in the 1970s and has since grown steadily in popularity. Many birthing parents today choose to consume their placenta, often in encapsulated form, as a way to support their mental and emotional well-being during the postpartum period. Clients who have tried it frequently tell us the difference was profound: they experienced more energy, steadier moods, and a greater sense of resilience in recovery.

While current scientific evidence is limited and does not fully confirm these benefits, the lived experiences of parents who practice placentophagy highlight its personal meaning and impact. For many, it becomes a valuable tool in nurturing body, mind, and spirit during the tender weeks after birth.

10/22/2025

Probably the number one call that we get in the middle of the night before labor starts is about Braxton Hicks.

Are you looking for the kind of support that you can talk to in the middle of the night? Check out our Doula team and sign up for a free discovery call on our website. 📲

10/15/2025

10/13/2025

Swaddling is wrapping a baby snugly in a blanket to mimic the womb, which can help calm them and improve sleep by preventing the startle reflex. To swaddle safely, spread a thin blanket, place the baby on their back, tuck one arm and side, then wrap the bottom and the other side, ensuring the swaddle is snug but not too tight and allows for hip movement. It’s crucial to stop swaddling once the baby shows signs of rolling over.