11 Surprising Benefits of Skin to Skin

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Request a Consultation11 Surprising Benefits of Skin to SkinSkin to Skin, also known as kangaroo care is cuddling with baby with no clothes on. Skin to skin should as soon as possible after birth, without hats on. A blanket or towel should be placed over mom and baby to keep them both warm! It is so important for babies to … Read More

Why is My Baby Crying? 13 Solutions for Fussy Baby

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13 Reasons Why Baby Might be CryingRequest a ConsultationExhausted? Trying to figure out why baby is crying? We can help! We provide overnight and newborn care for new families in the Oklahoma Metro area!  We’ve put together a list of 13 common reasons why baby might be crying, and what you can do to help them! Get Help with Newborn … Read More

Is My Baby Hungry? Or Overstimulated?

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Is My baby Hungry or Overstimulated?It can be difficult to tell the difference between a hungry baby and an overstimulated baby! Newborns get overstimulated quickly because their nervous system is immature. They can not process all of the signals of everyday life, so they get overwhelmed. Here are the Signs of Overstimulation and Hunger in BabiesOverstimulation is a condition where … Read More

The Baby No One Else Knew

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The Baby No One Knew About In the month of October, we will honor all of the little ones who left us too soon. Some of them, before we were even able to hold in our arms. OMG I DIDN’T KNOW YOU WERE PREGNANT If you guys follow me on social media, you know that we announced our pregnancy and … Read More

Wish I had a Doula: as a Young First Time Mom

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I wish I had a Doula When: I was a Young, First Time Mom (Guest post for Rebecca Lemke)   I was pregnant with my first son when I was eighteen years old! I am the oldest kid from a large family, type A personality. I am a researcher and a planner. You couldn’t tell me anything! I read everything I could … Read More

Crazy Pregnancy Symptoms You will Not Believe!

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Weird Pregnancy Symptoms You Will Not Believe! Beautifully Connected

Here Are Some Weird Pregnancy Symptoms You Will Not Believe! Everyone knows about the normal stuff: Like the weird pregnancy cravings, growing belly, and the “morning” sickness. Here are some weird but common pregnancy symptoms. Weird Dreams. Some pregnant women suffer from strange pregnancy dreams. Some sources suggest that vivid dreams occur during pregnancy not because expectant mothers dream more, … Read More

My Kate Middleton Pregnancy: Pregnant HG Life

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My Kate Middleton Pregnancy: Pregnant HG Life. By: New Crunchy Mom Rebecca Lemke I never expected to compare myself to Kate Middleton, but that is exactly what I did on a daily basis when I was pregnant with my son and suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. What in the world is Hyperemesis Gravidarum, you ask? Well, it is the same thing … Read More