If I could sit down with every new parent and have an honest conversation, this is what I’d say. Not to judge, but because I’ve seen the same patterns again…
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How to Know if It’s Really Gas (or Something More)
Every fussy baby looks gassy. But not every gassy baby actually has gas.That’s the tricky part. Parents often hear, “It’s just gas,” when their newborn cries, grunts, or pulls their…
What Actually Works for Colic: Evidence-Based Information from a Newborn Nurse
If you’re reading this at 3am with a crying baby, you’re not alone. Colic affects approximately 20-25% of infants, and as a newborn nurse who has worked with hundreds of…
Is Your Baby Fighting Feeds? It’s Not “Just Colic”
If your baby arches their back during feedings, cries through every meal, or refuses to eat, you’ve probably heard: “It’s just colic. They’ll grow out of it.” But what if…
Hot Take: Pacifiers Don’t Ruin Breastfeeding (Here’s the Truth)
When you’re a brand-new parent, you’ll hear a million strong opinions: never wake a sleeping baby, only feed on demand, pacifiers will ruin breastfeeding. The truth? A lot of these…
Dairy Free in the Middle of Colic? How to Regain Confidence and Control
The Overwhelm of Colic and Diet Changes Colic alone can make you feel like the walls are closing in. Add in the words “cut out dairy and soy,” and it…
Going Back to Work with a Colicky Baby? The Survival Plan Every Parent Needs
Your maternity leave is ending, but the colic isn’t. Instead of preparing for a smooth handoff to daycare or your nanny, you are staring down the reality that your baby…
Surviving the Witching Hour: Why Your Baby Melts Down Every Evening
If you’ve ever looked at the clock around 5 p.m. and braced yourself for the hours ahead, you’re not imagining things. Many parents notice that their otherwise content newborn suddenly…
Your Baby’s Birth Story: The Recovery No One Talks About
Birth is intense for babies too – and some just need more time to feel safe in the world. I want you to imagine birth from a completely different perspective…
How to Protect Your Milk Supply When You Have a Colicky Baby
Colic is hard enough. Don’t let it steal your milk supply too. If you’re reading this at 2 AM while your baby screams for the third hour straight, I see…