Feeling Off After Baby? How to Tell if It's Baby Blues, PPD, or PPA
Bringing a baby into the world is beautiful—and also overwhelming. Between the sleepless nights, hormonal shifts, and huge life changes, it’s completely normal to not feel like yourself at first. But how do you know if what you’re feeling is just part of the transition, or something more serious?
Postpartum Boundaries - the dos and don’ts
The early postpartum days are sacred—a blur of snuggles, tears, healing, and adjusting to your new rhythm. And while everyone is excited to meet your little one, you are the one recovering, bonding, and learning. That means boundaries aren’t just helpful—they’re essential.
Here’s your loving permission slip to protect your peace and put your needs first, with these gentle do’s and don’ts of postpartum boundaries!
Advice For Couples Entering Postpartum
The postpartum season is one of the most beautiful—and most stretching—times in your life as a couple. You’re learning how to care for a brand new little person while also figuring out how to care for each other in a whole new way. Here are some gentle, grace-filled reminders as you walk this road hand-in-hand!
Benefits of Working With a Lactation Consultant
Welcoming a new baby is such a beautiful, tender season — and feeding your little one is often a big part of it. Whether you’re nursing, pumping, or doing a little of both, it’s completely normal to have questions along the way. At Choose Joy Nursing, we believe support should feel gentle, encouraging, and full of grace.
Benefits of Sleep Training
At Choose Joy Nursing, we believe that healthy sleep is a gift—for both your baby and for you. And we’re here to help make it possible, in a way that feels doable, supportive, and tailored to your unique family.
Benefits of Hiring a Night Nurse
At Choose Joy Nursing, our team of experienced registered nurses is here to bring expert, heart-centered care into your home during those overnight hours—so you can rest, heal, and ease into motherhood with confidence and support.
Benefits of Hiring a concierge nurse post-surgery
Healing after surgery can be overwhelming — whether it’s managing pain meds, getting in and out of bed, or simply figuring out what “normal” recovery should look like. That’s where our concierge post-surgical care comes in.
Benefits of a Virtual Sleep Consultation
At Choose Joy Nursing, we know how essential sleep is—not just for babies, but for the whole family. In those tender early days (and the long nights), your well-being matters just as much as your baby's. That’s why our virtual sleep consultations go far beyond just handing you a generic sleep plan. We’re here to walk alongside you as you build healthy sleep habits and reclaim rest, confidence, and calm in your home.
the dos and don’ts of mastitis
If you’re breastfeeding and notice a sore, swollen, or red area on your breast — especially if you’re feeling run down or running a fever — mastitis might be the culprit. It’s a common issue for nursing moms, but that doesn’t make it any less stressful or painful.
The good news? With the right care, mastitis often clears up quickly. Here’s a simple, evidence-based guide to what helps (and what doesn’t) — because your comfort and well-being matter just as much as your baby’s.
get your baby to latch in 3 easy steps
In this blog, we’ll walk you through three easy steps to help you and your little one find the perfect latch and make feeding time smooth and enjoyable.