Birth First Blog For New Parents

Pregnancy can be a wonderful and transformative experience, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges and uncertainties. As you navigate the ups and downs of pregnancy, it can be helpful to turn to affirmations as a way to ground and center yourself....

As a parent, there are a thousand things to worry about during pregnancy. However, there are many pregnancy myths that have been around for a long time, despite not being based on scientific evidence. Here are some common ones: Myth: You should eat for two during...

Today we are here with our resident potty training expert, Tallina Long. She is also a Birth First Doula! So! Tallina, what makes you a “potty training expert”? Well, once upon a time I was the lead teacher in a two’s classroom. All 20 kids were potty training all at...

Your baby wants to see your face. The contrast on your face: your eyebrows, the whites of your eyes, and your nostrils are fascinating! This is a great position for play- with your knees up, and baby on your thighs. The small dip between your knees guides baby’s head to stay in the middle, which helps to strengthen the deep stabilizing muscles in their neck.