Postpartum & Parenting

Here in Minnesota, December is at the very beginning of a long winter. Every year I struggle to fathom how in the world we're going to...

Many birth professionals recommend complete rest during postpartum recovery but does the research support it? Here's a look at the data.

It can be hard to know how to interact with your infant. Sure you snuggle, change, and feed them, but what about the in-between times? On...

I recently announced on Instagram that I would be changing my name from Mama Eirwood to Empowering Mama. This has been a long time in the...

One of the most common sleep strategies I teach to parents is how to layer sleep cues. It's a strategy that helps parents address many...

Here are some tips for responding to your baby's developmental sleep changes.

It can be overwhelming to navigate the holidays with a new baby. Here are some tips to make it easier. 1. Say no. First, it is okay to...

It can be hard to know when your baby is hungry. Here are four signs to look out for: Music: Green Leaves Musician: music by...

One-third of postpartum people report urinary incontinence. We don't have to live this way. Here are four steps to repairing pelvic floor.

Five nickel-free and nut-free snacks that are full of the nutrients you need during postpartum, plus substitutions and easy-to-grab ideas.

We all know the struggle to keep a neat house with a toddler running around. If you're like me, it's more than just wanting a clean house. M

Over the last past month, we have visited three different states and five different cities. We traveled on planes, trains, and cars. I learn

We all love a good joke about the struggles of parenting. It feels good to come together to laugh and it helps us feel less alone. I'm...

"Having it All". We hear this phrase so often. It can be positive— “Wow you really have it all!”— or negative— “Are you trying to have it...

With this method, weaning from the pacifier was so much easier than I had anticipated.

I get this question from my clients all the time. Sometimes they're looking for the official recommendation, sometimes they're trying to...

It's not always about the babies in doula world! Doulas are trained and experienced in many different areas. Here are eight things doulas...