As postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists, we get asked all the time about newborn sleep and what to expect ..read more

Common Questions We Are Asked About Our Cleveland Overnight Newborn Services What are overnight newborn services? The most commonly used ..read more

Navigating COVID with a Newborn Finding Postpartum Support During COVID Let’s first acknowledge that these are uncertain times with the COVID pandemic.  Parenthood brings so many unexpected challenges and COVID causes us more.  You are not alone. Being a new parent during the pandemic is difficult.  Having a new baby comes with many emotions and fears.  New parents can feel isolated in the best of times. Being forced to stay home and limit or not allow visitors can make the transition even more isolating.  Finding ways to stay connected and find support is important mo ..read more

Here is an ever evolving list of online resources to help new parents stay connected and supported during COVID times. Know of an additional resource?  Please let us know! Support Groups POEM- Postpartum support group for moms with children 12 month and under with postpartum depression/anxiety.  They are meeting virtually and also have a private FB group. Breastfeeding Resources- Many breastfeeding support groups have gone virtual Mama Bird – new mom & breastfeeding support group. Penelope Project- NICU support group Rooted & Rising– A motherhood support group Mamas’ Wellness ..read more

Virtual Childbirth Education Why do we need virtual childbirth education and what does it look like?  In-person birth classes in the Cleveland area have been canceled as many have around the US. As of today (4/7/2020) Cleveland hospitals are now limiting the birthing mother to one support person during labor, delivery and the postpartum stay. This is leaving many expectant parents feeling unprepared and anxious. Nurtured Foundation has always been dedicated to supporting families.  This is why we have worked on a way to still support families from a safe distance and to help prepare them for c ..read more

Virtual Services For Nutrition How are you? Really? If you’re here, you’re likely a momma and feeling just as overwhelmed, helpless, and isolated as I am! Just knowing our pediatrician’s office isn’t seeing patients spikes my anxiety and all the “what ifs?” that come along with raising kiddos. What if she gets a cold? What if he gets an ear infection? What if she cuts her head? What if he won’t stop throwing up? We’re busy trying to prevent a big germ from hurting any more of us, but somehow have to still keep getting through the normal troubles of each day along the way. I get it! It feels so ..read more

The Benefits of Virtual Doula Services We realize these are trying times. The government response to COVID-19 outbreak has caused us to revise the way we offer our services to you. Nurtured Foundation’s virtual doula services are currently the best option for you to receive doula support in the safety and comfort of your own home.  With social distancing being a priority, virtual doula services allow us to still give clients the support, knowledge and information they desire as they prepare for birth and enter the postpartum period. Our virtual doula services still allow us to customize how w ..read more

Baby Led Weaning 101 – Is it for You and Your Baby? Starting solids! This is a huge milestone and often one that seems to have a lot of controversy surrounding it. Purees or finger foods? Rice cereal or meat? 4 months or 6 months? Allergens now or later? The list goes on and on. I work a lot with families to help them get off to a good start, working to ensure a life-long healthy, happy eater. Over the past decade or so, Baby Led Weaning (BLW) has become a major trend. What is it? Why are so many so passionate about it? What does the research say? And how do you know if it’s right for you? Wha ..read more

Newborn Sleep Tips for the First 6 Weeks Newborn sleep can be confusing and unpredictable. The first 6 weeks are very much baby led and it’s important to not worry too much about establishing a routine. Instead focus on getting to know your baby. There will be lots of cluster feeding and holding those first weeks. Don’t worry about “spoiling” baby. That is not going to happen. The only thing you need to do is make sure baby is fed, diapered, sleeping as much as they need and getting LOTS of cuddles! Below are a few suggestions we have for those first 6 weeks to help start establish healthy sl ..read more

Your Sleep Consulting Questions Answered! There is a lot of information and mis-information when it comes to pediatric sleep consulting. Can you sleep train without tears? Can you sleep train while nursing? At what age can I start sleep training? These are a few of the common questions we hear when working with clients and in our Cleveland & Toledo: Ask the Birth Professionals Facebook Group. We sat down with Briana, a certified pediatric sleep consultant from Nurtured Foundation, and asked her some common questions on sleep consulting to help dispel some myths and get you some answers. 1 ..read more