Photo by Austin Wade on Unsplash “Mothers and babies form an inseparable biological and social unit; the health and nutrition of one group cannot be divorced from the health and nutrition of the other.” The World Health Organization What to Expect From Your “Six Week” Follow Up Six week after giving birth, we find that…

Photo by Kevin Keith on Unsplash “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” Dr. Benjamin Spock, Pediatrician and Author Of “The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care” What is a Baby-Led Schedule? While the feeling of wanting a “schedule” for you and your baby is completely understandable (what, living in…

Photo by Oleg Sergeichik on Unsplash There is no right or wrong way to be pregnant, to become a mother, to make a family. There is only one way—your way, which will inevitably be filled with tears, mistakes, doubt, but also joy, relief, triumph, and love. Angela Garbes, author of “Like a Mother: A Feminist…

“Being a mom has made me so tired. And so happy.” Tina Fey At this point in the postpartum process, many new parents hit the point of feeling overwhelmed by all that needs to be done to care for their newborn. At WellNested, our goal is to help support our clients through these early days.…

“Having kids feels like that first seventh-grade crush that overwhelms every molecule in your body, but it’s permanent.” Kristen Bell The first weeks with your newborn might feel like a haze of happiness, love, exhaustion, frustration…and every other feeling in between. You’re feeding your tiny baby, trying to get them to sleep, and figuring out…

“We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.“ Laura Stavoe Harm Congratulations! You’ve made it through the intensity of labor and childbirth and are now home with your new baby. If you had your baby in a hospital or birthing center you may be…