Pregnancy and postpartum bring major changes to your body—including your oral health! From pregnancy gingivitis to postpartum stress-related cavities, understanding how to care for your teeth during this time is crucial. Dr. Laura Schmidt, a dentist and mom, shares expert tips for maintaining dental health while caring for a newborn.
Baby Care
How Much Does a Doula Cost in Canada and the US?
Curious about the cost of a doula in Canada or the US? Brood breaks it down with insights into birth and postpartum services, volunteer options, and why our certified doulas provide unmatched care. Learn more today!
Top Lactation Challenges Parents Face—and How to Avoid Them
Learn how to navigate common lactation challenges like perceived low milk supply, milk delay myths, and missed hunger cues. Get practical tips and expert advice to support your nursing journey.
Give the Gift of Pregnancy and Postpartum Support to Your Loved Ones
As a parent and caregiver myself, I know what the most valuable gift is for a new family. Spoiler alert: it’s not the tiny little onesies, classic books or soothing stuffies. Don’t get me wrong, I loved those too, but the most valuable gift I received when I was pregnant and postpartum, was the gift of support.
What to Buy, Borrow, or Skip for Your Newborn: A Doulas Guide
Prepping, stocking and choosing what to buy or borrow can feel daunting, expensive, exciting and quickly overwhelming—we are here to demystify what is necessary, helpful and how to gather it all. There is so much newborn and parenting gear out in the world,
and it tends to only get used for months, or even weeks at a time—leaving the hand-me-downs of the parenting world bountiful. Facebook marketplace, buy-nothing groups, parent groups, and local used forums are great places to begin.
Essential Guide to Baby’s First Foods: Getting Started with Solids
Starting solids is a new phase – both for you and your baby – a culinary journey if you will, as you work together to figure out what they like (and don’t like), and for you, it might feel like a big milestone, especially if you’re nursing. Experimenting with new food can feel creative and fun, and most of all, it should be enjoyable for both you and baby.
Newborn Sleep: Developmental Insights
In my practice, as a sleep consultant, I focus on the fundamentals of healthy sleep habits – and understanding what, why and how your baby can achieve better sleep, while maintaining secure attachment.
What’s the Formula? A Practical Guide to Navigating the World of Baby Formula
Welcome to the world of baby formula – a topic that might seem overwhelming at first glance. If you’re a parent-to-be or someone interested in or needing to formula feed, we’re here to break it down for you. Let’s dive into the facts about baby formula, decode things like the ‘Gold’ and ‘Gentle’ labels, and compare North American and European brands and pricing.
Tips for Newborn Learning and Development
So, how can you best support your child’s development during these early moments? It’s as simple as play. The most profound learning takes place when they engage in joyful, meaningful, and interactive experiences. Play becomes a child’s laboratory, where they experiment with new ideas and discover the wonders of the world.
Brood’s Baby & Infant Summer Safety Guide
Hey there, parents! We’re here to bring some sunshine into your lives with our guide to keeping your newborn safe in the summer heat. Parenting is one wild adventure already, so what you don’t need is a baby that is overheated, or dehydrated.
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