When a friend or family member has a baby, we are all eager to be of service in any way we can. Unfortunately, the kind of help we tend to offer sometimes isn’t in alignment with a new-moms actual needs. If you want to get real specific, I’m talking about...
*Disclaimer: The Latched Mama Blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. There’s plenty to be enjoyed when you’re expecting. The bubbling nausea that lingers all day. That lightning bolt sensation that shoots up your bottom when you stand too quickly. The varicose veins that delicately lace up your...
*Disclaimer: The Latched Mama Blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As your due date approaches the need to nest may ramp up or ramp down. Energy levels often drop in the late third trimester as you develop a waddle from lightening (baby dropping or moving down lower...
Oh, fall. ‘Tis the season for flannels, hot coffee and Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFM). Wait- what? You heard me! This common childhood ailment tends to peak in the early fall months and spreads like cracker crumbs in a freshly detailed crossover. Not only is it lurking on every seemingly...
Written by Candace Inge The holidays are fast approaching and as you prepare for them it is important to remember what you and your baby are comfortable with. You do not have to host the entire family for a gathering when you have a two week old, two month old,...
Written by Candace Inge Breastfeeding is not always easy. Some moms pump because of difficulties, some moms pump because they have to go back to work, and some moms pump because they want to. Those are all great reasons and no matter what your reason, navigating a breast pump can...
Written by Candace Inge We hear so much about Postpartum Depression, or PPD, and a little about Postpartum Psychosis but who has ever heard of Perinatal Depression? Probably not a lot of us. What is often described as such a joyous time, can actually be quite challenging. Pregnancy may not...
Written by Candace Inge It is that time of year again. Time chop up some fresh veggies and fire up the grill. Today I am going to share with you some of my favorite, easy spring grilling recipes I have come up with through the years. Grilled Chicken and Watermelon...
Most mothers anticipate health challenges with their newborn. You’ve probably read up on vaccines and the diseases they aim to prevent, have prepared care plans for days when your baby comes down with a cold, and come up with ideas to handle a colicky baby, just in case. Yet, in...
Breastfeeding is a wonderful and natural way to bond with your children. Your breast milk provides them with all of the nourishment that they need to survive and thrive under your care. While breastfeeding comes with a set of known challenges: getting your baby to latch properly, managing your milk...