The Baby Babble Blog

We live in a society where motherhood is an expected ideal for a woman. The unfortunate truth is that these visions in our minds and expectations from society (and often ourselves) are not reality. There is great power in talk therapy. Find out how therapy can help you or those you love.

Congratulations! You survived the first six to twelve months of parenthood and your baby is showing readiness signs. Now the fun of introducing solid food can begin! Baby led weaning is an interactive, sensory-rich, fun way to introduce solids.   Baby led weaning...

So you’ve found yourself breastfeeding a newborn. Like many, you may have learned it is not as easy or as natural as you expected it to be. Don’t worry, you are not alone! Many women and new babies struggle with breastfeeding. This is a new relationship and your...

The first 6 months of pregnancy you marvel at the fact that you have a baby growing inside of you. And then you worry about going into labor. “HOW AM I GOING TO GET THIS BABY OUT OF ME!?”  "What’s going to happen when I go into labor?!" "Seriously, am I...

1 in 4 women have a miscarriage in their lifetime. Many won’t share their loss with others. Whether it is due to shame, guilt, or simply not wanting the sympathy of others, many experience the empty grief alone, suffering in silence.  Recent movements have sought to...

Just when you think you know what you are in for, someone tells you about the ring of fire. Discussed here is an explanation and ways to help.

Dear Second Child, Can I be honest? I was scared shitless when that second pink line showed up! Your older sister filled my entire world. How on Earth was I supposed to love anyone else when she took up all the space in my heart? Then, on the day you were born, an...

Did you know humans have not always engaged in umbilical cord clamping after delivery? It’s a relatively new concept. But then again, so is delayed cord clamping.  Erasmus Darwin, grandfather to the more commonly known Charles Darwin, said,  “[...] injurious to the...

Birthing a child can be an amazing and unpredictable experience. You may plan your c-section months in advance, or you may find yourself in the OR after several hours of pushing. Regardless of the reason, your physical and emotional experience after a cesarean can be...

Sleep is a hot topic in parenting. What to do is often debated in parent forums. Here at KOP Doulas, we support each family’s right to choose. If you wish to follow your  baby’s cues, we support you fully and many of us have followed that parenting style. Others of us...