Welcoming a new baby is magical, but it's also an intense rollercoaster. Amid the cuddles and milestones, there’s exhaustion, uncertainty, and a whole lot of adjusting. That’s where a postpartum doula can make a difference: offering support, guidance, and care during those tender early weeks.

Sleep is one of the most precious commodities for new parents—and ensuring your baby gets enough rest is key to their health and happiness (and yours!). While many factors affect a baby’s sleep, room temperature is often overlooked but plays a critical role

Keeping our homes clean and safe is a top priority, but many of the cleaners on store shelves are filled with harsh chemicals that can be harmful to our families and the environment. Essential oils can offer a natural, non-toxic way to tackle household cleaning with powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and aromatic benefits.

Many expectant mothers know the value of working with a birth doula. But what is less commonly known and understood is the support and guidance that a postpartum doula can offer. So let’s talk about the evidence for inviting a postpartum doula to be by your side.

Get to know Jenna Clarke, the baby expert behind Malama Momma - and how she got started in baby care and pediatric sleep.

Welcoming a newborn into your home is an exciting and often overwhelming experience. Among many adjustments, ensuring your baby gets the best possible sleep is crucial for their development and your sanity. Creating an optimal sleep environment can make a significant difference

Do you love babies? Do people describe you as a calm and confident “baby whisperer”?  Becoming a newborn care specialist (NCS) might be a good career for you, supporting families in the critical first few months of baby’s life. In this article, I’ll explain how to become a newborn care specialist, what training is required, and the differences between a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, and night nanny.

Serving families as a postpartum doula is a deeply rewarding career that allows you to support parents during one of the most important times of their lives. If you’re interested in becoming a postpartum doula, this article will walk you through the essential steps and requirements.

Becoming a pediatric sleep consultant is a fulfilling career that allows you to make a significant difference in the lives of families. If you're passionate about helping families improve their sleep and overall well-being, here’s how you can become a pediatric sleep consultant.

Bringing a new life into the world is an incredible journey but often comes with unexpected challenges. One of the most common yet underestimated issues new mothers face is postpartum insomnia. This sleep disorder can significantly impact a mother's well-being and her ability to care for her newborn. Fortunately, night nannies can play a crucial role in helping new moms overcome this hurdle and reclaim restful nights.

The biannual ritual of changing our clocks for Daylight Savings can be a mixed blessing. Both shifts can disrupt sleep patterns, especially for families with babies and toddlers. If you're a parent, you're likely familiar with the challenges of maintaining a healthy sleep schedule for your little ones. This blog post, with insights from a certified pediatric sleep consultant, will guide you through the process of managing the "falling back" transition during Daylight Savings for babies and toddlers and big kids.

Bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful and transformative experience, but it's also an incredibly demanding one for a mother's body. As such, postpartum recovery is a crucial aspect of the journey to motherhood. In this blog, we will delve into the essentials of postpartum recovery, emphasizing natural, holistic care, and exploring the role of essential oils and herbal remedies in this healing process.

Several professionals have emerged to lend a helping hand during the postpartum period. In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between four key figures: postpartum doulas, night nurses, newborn care specialists (NCS), and night nannies.

It has come to my attention recently that parents of newborns are wanting to sleep train their babies.  Newborn babies are not ready to sleep train until 4-6 months of age! 

Using oils can bring your birth experience to the next level. For the past 8+ years, I’ve been using these oils at the request of my birth doula clients. Essential oils are a powerful tool to use for birth. The following list of essential oils has been compiled to help you in making selections for your birth.

Parents often ask me about my favorite infant sleep books. I recommend reading up on baby sleep while you are still pregnant so you can be more prepared for when your newborn arrives. Baby and parent sleep is important for health, wellbeing, and recovery.

Want to have your best birth possible? In addition to taking childbirth education classes, preparing your body physically and your mind mentally, there are natural, pregnancy-safe tools that can help with your emotions and actual pain management during labor and birth. Enter… essential oils! You can use essential oils as natural medicine for a number of ailments, concerns, and calming properties.

Whether you have an infant, toddler, elementary aged kiddo or teenager, you care about sleep in your household. Infants need up to 16 hours of sleep a day, toddlers need 11 - 14 hours of sleep, preschoolers need 10 - 13 hours, school-aged need 9 - 11, and teenagers need a minimum of 8 years a day.

It’s fun to share this journey and we hope it continues to educate, inspire, bring hope, and build awareness. A question I have been asked several times is, “Will you be attached to the baby?” I love this question because it’s not something I ever really thought about until people started asking. For me, the whole process and relationship has been crystal clear from the very beginning. But for those of you wondering and trying to understand, I did a video recording to better explain.