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The 8-Month Sleep Regression: What’s really going on?

The 8-Month Sleep Regression: What’s really going on?

by Pip | Apr 24, 2025 | parenting, Sleep

The Truth about the “8-Month Sleep Regression” (and Why It’s Not a Regression at All) For parents navigating big developmental leaps with love, not fear If your baby’s sleep has suddenly changed at about 8 months—more wake-ups, harder bedtimes, shorter...
Skin-to-Skin After Caesarean: Why It’s Worth Fighting For

Skin-to-Skin After Caesarean: Why It’s Worth Fighting For

by Pip | Apr 4, 2025 | birth choices, c-section rates, skin to skin, uninterrupted first hour

Why Immediate Skin-to-Skin After Caesarean Births Still Isn’t Routine (And Why That Needs to Change) What if I told you one of the simplest, safest, most powerful things you can do for your baby after birth… still isn’t routine in many hospitals? Even with decades of...
Why Are Some Private OBs in Perth Against Doulas?

Why Are Some Private OBs in Perth Against Doulas?

by Pip | Mar 30, 2025 | birth choices, birth plans, childbirth, obstetricians

  Why Are Some Private OBs in Perth So Resistant to Working with Doulas?   Doulas have supported birthing women for generations, offering emotional steadiness and unwavering advocacy. Yet, despite solid evidence highlighting their benefits, a surprising number of...
Low Sleep Needs Baby? Why Less Sleep Can Be a Beautiful Gift (+ How to Make It Work for You)

Low Sleep Needs Baby? Why Less Sleep Can Be a Beautiful Gift (+ How to Make It Work for You)

by Pip | Mar 22, 2025 | Newborn, parenting

  The Surprising Benefits of a Low Sleep Needs Baby Many families have babies and toddlers who simply don’t need as much sleep as others. While this might mean more frequent night wakings and unpredictable naps, it also comes with surprising advantages. Instead...
The Myth of the Big Baby: Why Size Isn’t Everything

The Myth of the Big Baby: Why Size Isn’t Everything

by Pip | Dec 18, 2024 | birth choices, birth interventions, induction of labour

This blog is an excerpt from my Positive Induction Course, specifically the module on big babies. If you’re navigating decisions around induction for a suspected big baby, I hope this helps you feel informed and confident. Let’s dive into the evidence, challenges, and...
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