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Blonde pregnant person during labor, kneeling on a hospital bed with their body draped over a blue physio birthing ball.

Top 5 Pain Management Techniques for Childbirth

When you’re pregnant, it’s natural to be nervous about labor pain. It’s a big unknown of the birth experience — What will it feel like? How intense will the pain be? How will I react? — and often features prominently in friends’ and family members’ birth stories. But here’s the thing: everybody and every birth are different. While you can’t know exactly how yours will respond, we can assure you that our bodies were made to do this. 

Ashley S.

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The Ultimate Guide to Fetal Positioning

By Liz Moorhead As your due date approaches, your baby’s position can be more or less favorable for vaginal birth, meaning presenting fewer potential complications. There are three possible positions, with different variations, and loads of ways to attempt to reposition your baby if needed.  

Ashley S.

New mom wearing postpartum mesh underwear while breastfeeding her newborn baby lying down in a bed.

The Top 7 Things You Need for Postpartum Care, According to Experts

By Mairead Kelly It’s natural to focus on your baby during pregnancy—for first-time parents especially, there’s so much to prepare for and learn before they arrive. But rarely, in between bulk-buying diapers, forming your birth preferences, and building your labor support team (to doula or not t

Ashley S.

Pregnant woman sitting in a chair holding a digital tablet looking up & smiling at her partner who is standing behind the chair.

Deciding on the Birth Preferences That Work for You

When it comes to your baby, it's a seemingly endless list of choices to make. You know which baby names you like, you've picked out everything from wipes and onesies to a crib and car seat for your registry, and likely even taken classes to prep for when baby arrives. Chances are, you've also spent some time picturing moments of your labor and birth. The truth is that the birthing process involves so many variables that it’s impossible to predict exactly wh

Ashley S.

Pregnant woman wearing protective face mask talking to her medical team.

Top 11 COVID-19 Questions to Ask Your Provider and Birth Place

By Alena Bowen 2020 is officially behind us — hooray! — but unfortunately, COVID-19 is not. If you’re currently expecting, it’s important to understand how your provider and birth place will keep you and baby safe during your pregnancy, labor, and birth.Ask these 11 questions to get a clear understanding of how your provider’s and birth place’s particular protocols and policies will impact your birth experience

Ashley S.

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The Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed for Your Hospital Bag

By Mairead Kelly It’s common for first-time parents to spend months leading up to the day baby arrives juggling a million to-dos. From choosing a pediatrician to staging a picture-perfect nursery nook and building your maternity wardrobe from nursing bra up, it's no secret that there are lots to tackle when preparing for your baby's grand entrance into the world. That said, it’s crucial that you don’t leave out one

Ashley S.

Pregnant person sitting down with their hands on their belly.

The Ultimate Guide to Kick Counts: When to Start and How to Do Them

Kick counts: in your pre-pregnancy days, this phrase may have sounded more like something from the latest fitness trend than a way to stay in tune with your baby. Counting kicks, however, can be an important part of your pregnancy that keeps tabs on baby’s well-being while also building a connection with your little one.For first-time moms in particular,

Ashley S.

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9 Baby Safety Tips Experts Say All New Parents Should Know

“Is my baby’s bath too hot?” “Could my baby suffocate in this baby carrier?"We get it! Even the everyday moments with a newborn baby can get you seriously second-guessing your baby’s safety. So, we asked some actual experts — from certified sleep coaches to registered nurses — to give you some everyday, basic infant safety pro tips.

Ashley S.

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The Top 4 Signs of a Good Breastfeeding Latch

One of the most common questions we hear from breastfeeding parents is, “Why can’t I get a good latch?!” Many common feeding challenges, including nipple pain, can be resolved from ensuring a good latch. We asked our certified

Dana C.

Baby eating solids

10 Thanksgiving Foods for Babies Starting Solids

As baby’s first Thanksgiving rolls around, you are probably excited to include your newest family member in all the holiday festivities. And what does Thanksgiving involve? Lots and lots of eating! For those families still getting the hang of solids, we asked our expert Pediatric Nutritionist to give you some tips for how to safely include your baby in the Thanksgiving feast.Before we ju

Vanessa V.

Breastfeeding mom

Ouch! 8 Tips for Nipple Pain Relief When Breastfeeding a Newborn

Are you experiencing painful or sore nipples while breastfeeding your newborn? From sore nipples, to engorgement, to clogged milk ducts, many moms run into issues during their breastfeeding journey. We asked our Tinyhood Certified Lactation Expert to break down what'

Dana C.

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Helping Babies & Toddlers Navigate Daylight Saving Time Ending

Autumn is officially upon us, and as we watch the days getting shorter and shorter, we at least have one thing to look forward to: Daylight Saving Time ending, when we can enjoy a well-earned hour of extra sleep. But, here's the downside...for parents this can be a stressful event, especially if your child is an early riser.If you are one of these parents, spending some time planning how you will adjust your child’s schedule should be at the top of your list. With a

Jennifer D.

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Reducing SIDS Risk: The Sleep Do’s and Don'ts, According to Experts

Like any new parent, keeping your baby safe is your top priority. A safe sleep environment is especially important when it comes to reducing the risk of SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, which is the sudden and unexpected death of a seemingly healthy baby less than one-year-old (typically during sleep).There is no guaranteed way to prevent SIDS, but there are a number of proven ways to reduce your baby’s risk. With t

Jennifer D.

Breastfeeding baby hospital

Why Breastfeeding Can Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Every October we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a great chance to bring awareness to this incredibly important cause that has touched so many of us, and also a good opportunity to take a look at some interesting science: the research that shows how breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer for both you and your baby.  Research points to a

Dana C.

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Screening and Treatment for Breast Cancer while Breastfeeding

Women are constantly reminded to check for lumps in their breasts. But this can be tricky (and scary!) for breastfeeding mamas, since lumps can be quite common and totally normal when lactating. Usually lumps in a breastfeeding mom are a full or clogged milk gland/duct -- if this is the case, the lump should get smaller and/or resolve after nursing or pumping. Treat the lump with warm moist heat, gent

Dana C.

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Breastfeeding a NICU Baby

Having a baby can be stressful for any new parent. If you are temporarily separated from your baby at birth because they are premature or sick, that can feel downright overwhelming -- especially when it comes to breastfeeding. Just know that even if it may be a little more challenging if your baby is in the NICU, breastfeeding is extremely comforting and healthy for the baby and is one of the most important things you can do. By giving your baby breast milk

Dana C.

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Meal Planning 101: Meal Planning Will Save Your Sanity

Fact: parents of tiny humans have zero time. Somehow, between eating, sleeping, and pooping, babies manage to consume every hour of the day. Activities that you used to take for granted like showering and having an adult conversation about something other than the baby become luxuries on par with a trip to the spa. In those crazy first months (who are we kidding, years), preparing healthy food for the grown-ups in your family can be one of th

Vanessa T.

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3 Steps to Creating Your Ideal Meal Plan

In the first post of our Meal Planning 101 series, Why Meal Planning Will Save Your Sanity, I shared why meal planning is so beneficial (saves time and money while boosting health) and what, exactly, healthy meals and snacks look like. Today, let’s get into the “how” of planning your meals: 

Vanessa T.

Baby eating solid foods

5 Signs Your Baby Is Ready for Solid Foods

As a new parent, the idea of starting your baby on solid foods can be exciting, daunting, or a little bit of both. For every cute picture on Instagram of a chubby baby with a big smile and a face full of peas, there is a new article in your feed with “updated guidelines” on when and how to introduce solids. It can seem overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. Your baby is the best source of information about when to dive in. The

Vanessa T.

Baby sleeping

6 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Baby's Sleep Environment

Like most new or expecting parents, you’ve probably spent a lot of time preparing baby’s sleep environment, creating a space that’s cute, cozy and safe. But is it actually conducive to sleep? While sleepless nights are just a part life with a newborn, creating a proper sleep environment will help you maximize shut-eye and instill healthy habits from the start. Our sleep expert, Jennifer, has six tips to help make baby sleep time easier. 

Jennifer D.

Baby sleeping

5 Newborn Sleep Myths Debunked

As a new parent, you will discover an overwhelming amount of advice on newborn sleep. We asked our newborn sleep expert to break down the most common pesky pieces of misinformation—and why they're wrong—about your little one's sleep schedule!1. It’s ok to let your baby sleep on their side or belly.

Jennifer D.

Baby sleeping

3 Reasons Your Baby May be Experiencing Sleep Disruptions

 Has your baby or toddler suddenly begun waking frequently in the night—as frequently as every 30-45 minutes?This phenomenon can be baffling to parents who are used to their children sleeping more soundly at night, and we certainly understand the concern. Here are some reasons why it may be happening.1.  Ear infections - You may be surprised to learn that ear infections are one of the top reasons for sudden, freq

Jennifer D.

Baby sleeping

9 Tips for Correcting Newborn Day/Night Confusion

Whether you're a first timer or seasoned parent, dealing with a fussy newborn can feel all too familiar. During the day, your newborn is an adorable, sleepy ball of mush. When the sun goes down, they are (inconveniently) ready to party. Trust us, you’re far from alone. Day/Night Confusion is incredibly common in newborns. It’s a remnant from baby’s time in the womb, when your daily activities managed to “rock” baby to sleep, and your

Jennifer D.

Treating a clogged milk duct

9 Steps to Treating a Clogged Milk Duct

Recently, a Tinyhood Mom wrote into one of our breastfeeding experts, Dana Czuczka, IBCLC, with this message: “All of a sudden, I realized I have a hard lump in my breast. It hurts when I touch it!  Help! What is this and what should I do?” Fortunately, Dana was pretty sure she knew exactly what this was: a clogged duct in the breast. Here she shares her steps for dealing with this common breastfeeding issue. was pretty sure she knew exactly what this was: a clogged

Dana C.

Bottles and the breastfeed baby

8 Tips for Transitioning a Breastfed Baby to a Bottle

Relax—this is a common problem new moms face. Most babies take time getting used to the newness and feel of a bottle. It’s important to stay calm and tell yourself this too shall pass—because it may take some time, but you’ll get through it!

Dana C.


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