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Parents, One of the most common questions we hear from new and expectant parents is: “When can we start introducing our baby to the world?” The short answer is, there’s no single right timeline. Socializing your newborn is about finding a balance between protecting their health, supporting bonding, and caring for your own mental well-being. Understanding the early weeks Newborns are born with immature immune systems, which means the first 6–8 weeks are a time to be more inte

As labor and delivery nurses, we see time and time again new parents arriving at the hospital with very little understanding of what to expect during labor and birth. Labor can be unpredictable, emotional, and at times stressful, especially without proper preparation and education. Knowing what to expect and how to respond can make all the difference in creating a calm, confident, and empowering birth experience. The Decline of Hospital-Based Childbirth Education Across the U

The Value of Birth & Newborn Prep Classes Designed Specifically for Intended Parents on the Surrogacy Journey When my best friends became intended parents and were expecting their first child through surrogacy, they did what most parents do: they started searching for a childbirth preparation class. They looked everywhere, both locally and online, but couldn’t find a single class that truly fit their needs. They wanted to learn in a space where they felt comfortable, ideally