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Baby Won’t Nap? Here’s What’s Really Going On + Gentle Ways to Help

If your baby refuses naps or only sleeps in short stretches, it’s rarely a sign that anything is wrong. Nap struggles are often rooted in timing, cues, and nervous-system needs. In this gentle guide, you’ll learn why babies fight naps and the simple, soothing shifts that can bring more ease into your days.

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Contact Napping Newborn: Why Your Baby Sleeps Best on You (and What to Do Next)

Your newborn isn’t trying to make sleep harder — they’re trying to feel safe. Contact naps are their way of returning to the warmth, rhythm, and closeness they’ve always known. This blog explores the science and the softness behind contact napping, and how to support your baby’s rest without stress, guilt, or pressure.

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Newborn Won’t Sleep? Here’s What’s Really Going On + How to Calm the Chaos

When your newborn won’t sleep, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or wonder if you’re doing something wrong. The truth is, most newborn sleep struggles come from tiny things—overtiredness, overstimulation, or cues that are easy to miss in the chaos of early parenthood. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the real reasons babies fight sleep and offer gentle, evidence-informed tools to bring more calm, rest, and confidence into your days.

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Finding Comfort, Confidence, and Connection: A Doula’s Perspective on the Perfect Fit Nipple Shield Kit by Le Lolo

As a postpartum professional, I often remind families that breastfeeding success isn’t just physical—it’s deeply emotional, sensory, and rooted in confidence. The Perfect Fit Kit does more than provide nipple protection; it supports a breastfeeding relationship by addressing comfort, fit, lactation psychology, baby positioning, and parent–baby bonding.

With sizing options for precision, soft food-grade materials that protect delicate skin, and an intentional cut-out for skin-to-skin contact, this system supports what matters most: connection, safety, and ease during feeding.

Tools that honor both function and emotional experience are not luxuries—they are meaningful, protective support for new mothers and babies.

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Why Won’t My Newborn Sleep?

You’re rocking, shushing, swaying — and still your baby wakes the moment you exhale. You’re not doing anything wrong. Newborn sleep isn’t broken; it’s beautifully unfinished. Here’s what’s really happening inside those tiny brains (and what to do instead).

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TOLAC Explained: Understanding Your Options After a Cesarean

If you’ve had a cesarean birth before, you may have heard the term TOLAC — a “Trial of Labor After Cesarean.” It’s a phrase that can sound clinical, but behind it lies something deeply human: the chance to birth your baby on your own terms. In this post, we’ll break down what TOLAC means, what makes it safe, and how to know if it’s right for you.

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VBAC: What You Should Know and Why Hope Matters

Planning a VBAC can feel both hopeful and overwhelming — but you deserve evidence-based care that helps you feel informed, supported, and safe. Backed by ACOG and VBAC Link research, this guide offers clear, compassionate insight into what makes VBAC possible, how to talk with your provider, and how to trust your body again. Whether you choose a VBAC or repeat cesarean, this is about reclaiming your story with confidence and calm.

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What Is Normal Baby Sleep in the First 12 Weeks?

Newborns aren’t supposed to sleep through the night — and that’s okay. This blog gently walks you through what normal baby sleep looks like in the fourth trimester, what’s hard, and how to find your rhythm.

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Do I Really Need a Sleep Coach for My Baby?

Sleep deprivation isn’t just exhausting — it can make postpartum feel overwhelming and isolating. If you’ve ever wondered whether working with a newborn sleep coach could help, you’re not alone. This blog explores the real-life benefits of gentle sleep support, how it works, and what to expect when you invite someone into your family’s rhythm.

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When Fertility Advice Doesn’t Feel Helpful (Even If It Comes from Love)

It’s hard to keep your heart open when everyone has something to say about your fertility journey. Even when advice comes from love, it can still feel heavy. This piece isn’t about fixes or solutions — it’s about being seen, heard, and reminded that you’re not broken for feeling the way you do.

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Holistic Motherhood Support: What Full-Spectrum Care Really Looks Like

Motherhood isn’t a single milestone — it’s a continuum that begins long before conception and continues well after birth. At Eden & Embrace, holistic motherhood support means walking with you through every phase — fertility, birth, and postpartum — with evidence-informed care that honors your body, emotions, and faith in the process.

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What Blue Zones Can Teach Us About Fertility

In Blue Zones, infertility is almost unheard of — not because people there have better genes, but because their lifestyles nurture the body’s natural rhythm. In this post, I explore what these communities can teach us about fertility, balance, and the power of understanding your body before assuming something is “wrong.”

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Your Environment Matters: How Forever Chemicals Impact Fertility and Pregnancy

Fertility isn’t just about your cycle — it’s about the world your body has moved through. At Eden & Embrace, we explore how your environment, including gentle awareness of “forever chemicals,” may be quietly influencing your hormones, detox pathways, and conception journey. No fear, just thoughtful, compassionate care.

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Is Fertility Coaching Legit — or Just a Trend?

With so many wellness trends floating around, it’s fair to ask — is fertility coaching a scam? In this blog, I break down what fertility coaching really is (and isn’t), who it’s for, and why more couples are turning to coaches for clarity before expensive treatments. You’ll learn how fertility coaching fills the gaps left by rushed doctor visits, and why working with the right coach can be a game-changer on your TTC journey. If you're skeptical, you're not alone — but here's what you deserve to know.

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