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Things We Do (After Birth) to Prevent Babies From Moving

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Things We Do (After Birth) to Prevent Babies From Moving

I can’t leave The Stuck Baby Series without describing baby immobilization and container lifestyle. In this article I outline the most significant ways in which we prevent our babies from moving after they are born. It seems like the perfect preparation for a sedentary life in a recliner in front of a screen. Read more

Insomnia — The Movie

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Insomnia — The Movie

Last week’s post, Pregnancy Insomnia Help, included a five-step yoga sequence for sleep. This week’s post is a 14-minute video of that sequence. It was fun making it. I hope you enjoy it. Read more

Pregnancy Insomnia Help

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Pregnancy Insomnia Help

Insomnia is common during pregnancy. It ‘s no joke. Some people say it’s just practice for after your baby is born and they wake you at night. Not funny. There are two main categories of pregnancy-related insomnia: trouble falling asleep and trouble getting back to sleep after awakening during the night. Read more

I Hate Podcasts

Carol Gray Babies, Infants, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Wellness September 22, 2020August 5, 2024back to sleep, birth outcomes, bodywork, breastfeeding, carol gray, co-sleeping, craniosacral therapy, infant sleep, parenting, physiology, postpartum care, postpartum preparation, pregnant, science, self care, sleep

I Hate Podcasts

I guess I’m not an auditory type. However, I LOVED this podcast – every minute of it. I listened to ALL of it! I love James McKenna! I really do! I LOVED his books – especially his most recent one: Safe Infant Sleep: Expert Answers to Your Cosleeping Questions by James J. McKenna. Ph.D. Dr. McKenna hit another home run with this book. It’s geared toward a general audience – including families and health professionals working with families. Read more