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Nikki Lauman

Parenting Support

Nikki Lauman

Parenting Support

Parenting Support

If you're in the thick of those first months of your baby's life and their sleep feels like it's a huge mess, give this a read!

#infantsleep #parentingsupport #solidarity #growthisnotlinear #infantsleepchanges

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There are a lot of things that new parents worry about in the early days that are actually very common. I know I did!
Save this for a gentle reminder when you're feeling overwhelmed or like you aren't doing enough!

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I have been reflecting a lot on where I currently am professionally, and wanted to share a bit about my journey to becoming a doula. So many people experience overwhelm when becoming new parents, and are hit with the reality of what life with a baby

Here is my 3 year old helping to fill some concrete cracks in our basement floor before we put in our new flooring. This kept him busy for almost an hour, and he was chatting with me the whole time. He was also actually quite good at it! The product

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When my first was born, we had all our family come visit us in the hospital that day. Fast forward to a few years ago when my son was born and we weren't allowed to have visitors in the hospital (except for my mom!). A blessing in disguise.

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The first few weeks postpartum can feel overwhelming even when everything is technically “going well.”
Your baby may be healthy.

Your birth may have gone as planned.

And still, your body is healing, your sleep is fragmented, your emotio

Why we allow big body play before bed:
So many people will say "they're gonna get all riled up!" And while for some children this may be true (temperament plays a role too), for others it can be incredibly helpful to have one last release o