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Newborn Sleep Guide: Building Healthy Sleep Foundations From the Start
Understanding newborn sleep can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to follow wake windows, naps, feeding rhythms, and nighttime patterns. Whether you are searching for a week-old sleep schedule, trying to shape a month-old sleep schedule, or hoping to create a calmer bedtime routine for your newborn, this guide offers gentle, evidence-based support for every stage of early parenthood.


Finding the Right Doula Near Me: How Support Can Transform Your Birth and Postpartum Experience
When searching for a “doula near me,” you’re likely hoping to find someone who not only understands birth, but understands you. The journey into parenthood is deeply personal, and having the right doula by your side can make all the difference.
At Newborn Nook Doula & Lactation Services®, we specialize in compassionate, evidence-based support for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.


Understanding Placenta Encapsulation: Considering the Benefits, Risks, and Alternatives
The postpartum season is a time of immense change—physically, emotionally, and hormonally. As new parents navigate recovery, many explore options to support energy, milk production, and mood. One practice that continues to draw interest is placenta encapsulation—the process of consuming one’s placenta after birth, typically in capsule form. What Is Placentophagy? Placentophagy, or more commonly known as placenta encapsulation, involves steaming, dehydrating, and grinding the


Celebrating Collaboration: Marion County WIC Breastfeeding Staff Honored by USDA
We are thrilled to announce that Newborn Nook Doula & Lactation Services in partnership with Marion County WIC has been honored with the prestigious WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence by the USDA! This award acknowledges outstanding achievement in breastfeeding promotion and support within WIC programs and is a true testament to our commitment to nurturing healthier families.


Workplace Lactation Week: Tips for Pumping When You’re Back to Work
Making the transition back to work while continuing your breastfeeding journey can feel overwhelming. Workplace Lactation Week (September 1–7) is the perfect time to highlight the importance of supporting breastfeeding parents on the job—and to share helpful strategies that make pumping at work more manageable.
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