π Day 11: The freezer meals I make for my doula clients
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Welcome to Day 11 of your Baby Prep Advent Reader! As an overnight doula, one of my favorite things to do for brand new parents is make a meal in the middle of the night so it is waiting for them in the refrigerator in the morning. Then they just have to pop it in the crockpot or oven. There's so much thought around feeding the baby, sometimes new parents forget to take care of themselves. It's like the directions they give on the airplane... you need to take care of yourself so you're able to take care of others! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π YOUR DAY 11 GIFT: These are meals Iβve made for my doula families for years. Theyβre simple, nourishing, and easy to reheat when time and energy are limited. π So CLICK HERE to grab the Freezer Meals Recipes π π€ NEWBORN NUGGET Learning cues is a game changer. This is how your baby communicates in the early weeks, and recognizing cues often means less crying. Understanding cues also helps you avoid tummy aches. Here is why. One of the most confusing cues is when a baby brings their hand to their mouth. This cue is confusing because it has two very different meanings: 1οΈβ£ This is a hunger cue. Your baby is telling you...
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βI know it feels like I just ate, but my tummy is tiny and Iβm hungry again.β BUT you'll often see this cue after a full feeding, why??? 2οΈβ£ This cue can also mean that your baby needs to burp.
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If a baby who needs to burp is fed again, it often leads to a tummy ache (which often leads to crying π)
For more on cues (π₯ including a video showing sleepy cues) click here. ππΌ ONE SMALL THING TO DO TODAY Add freezer-meal containers to your shopping list:
That way, the next time youβre cooking and have enough to double a recipe, youβll be ready to freeze one. π If you're just joining the Baby Prep Advent you can get the previous days' free gifts HERE.β xoxo, Valerie Trumbower, PCD(DONA), CLC Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor |
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