Sleep, Newborn Care
Kyri Allison
Baby Sleep Basics

One of the most common concerns I hear from new parents is about their baby's sleep. It can be overwhelming and exhausting to navigate the world of newborn sleep, especially when you're already sleep-deprived yourself. To help sort things out, I'll explain the science of newborn sleep cycles and offer some tips for helping your baby (and you!) get more rest.

Baby Sleep Basics

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Liquid Gold

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Liquid Gold

If you’re an expecting parent, you may have heard of people talking about "liquid gold” as part of their lactation/feeding experience. What they’re referring to is colostrum, the incredibly nutrient-rich first milk related after birth. Colostrum has been dubbed liquid gold in part for its appearance (having a dark yellow color and thicker consistency than mature milk), and in part for the valuable role it can play in newborn health.