Infant (or baby) massage, also known as Nurturing Touch, fosters deep connection and understanding between parent and baby. It promotes interaction, stimulation, relief, and relaxation for the baby, while also benefiting the parents through bonding, improved communication, and reduced stress. Techniques like the I Love U stroke and Swedish milking stroke offer specific benefits for the baby’s well-being.
Jaundice in newborns is common. Six out of ten babies born at forty weeks gestation get jaundice; eight out of ten in premature babies. There are a variety of reasons…
Oxytocin is often called the relaxation, cuddle, love, and mothering hormone. It’s a super hormone that plays a vital role in labor, skin-to-skin contact, and of course, breastfeeding. Oxytocin is…
A shallow latch is a common but oh-so-painful issue when breastfeeding. If your baby has a shallow latch, it can cause nipple pain and cause your baby not to get…
Hello cherished community, Today marks a significant milestone in our journey together. Prenatal Insights, a name that has been synonymous with compassionate, expert lactation support, is evolving. We are thrilled…
Yes, it’s legal in every state in the US. And it’s time we normalize nature’s way! Hey Mama! Let’s chat about something as natural as breathing—breastfeeding. It’s a huge part…
Signs That Your Baby Might be Ready to Eat Solid Foods Hey Mama! One of the big milestones in your baby’s first year is the introduction of solid foods. But…
You’re sitting at your laptop, creating your baby registry. You scroll and see a suggestion to add pacifiers. You know you want to breastfeed, but what are the recommendations for…
For new mamas, breastfeeding can be a daunting experience. To help, it’s important to understand the basics of a good latch. Signs of a good latch include your baby’s mouth open wide, lips flared out, chin touching breast, and a line from their ear, shoulder, and hip.
There are various reasons you may want, or need, your breastmilk production to “dry up” or stop. Those reasons range from a lack of desire, mental health, child loss, a…
