🎁 Day 11: The freezer meals I make for my doula clients
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Welcome to Day 11 of your Baby Prep Series 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. So when they wake up, it’s one less thing to think about. They just heat it up and eat. In the early days there is... so much focus on feeding the baby that… And in those early weeks, that matters more than you might think. Because when you’re:
Everything feels harder. Feeding. Patience. Decision-making. All of it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎁 YOUR DAY 11 GIFT: These are meals I’ve made for my doula families for years. They’re simple, nourishing, and easy to reheat when time and energy are limited. 👉 So CLICK HERE to grab the Freezer Meals Recipes 🎁 🤔 NEWBORN NUGGET Learning your baby’s 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: 1️⃣ This is a hunger cue. Your baby is telling you...
“I know it feels like I just ate, but my tummy is tiny and I’m hungry again.” BUT you'll often see this cue after a full feeding, why??? 2️⃣ This cue can also mean that your baby needs to burp.
If a baby who needs to burp is fed again, it often leads to a tummy ache (which often leads to crying 😭)
For more on cues including a video with a real baby showing five sleepy cues click here 🎥 🙌🏼 ONE SMALL THING TO DO TODAY Add freezer-meal containers to your shopping list:
That way, the next time you’re cooking and have enough to double a recipe, you’ll be ready to freeze one. 🎁 If you're just joining the Summer Baby Prep you can get the previous days' free gifts HERE. xoxo, Valerie Trumbower, PCD(DONA), CLC Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor |
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