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Postpartum and Baby Care in the Las Vegas Valley

December 21, 2019

updated October 14, 2023 – Social media groups, places of worship and neighborhood message boards can help new parents connect. But for new mothers and fathers looking for certified newborn care providers, postpartum doulas or maternal mental health support, local resources may be harder to find. To help, below is our list of Postpartum and Baby Care in the Las Vegas Valley.

Postpartum and Baby Care in the Las Vegas Valley – Postpartum Mental Health Support

Did you know that mood disorders are the most common complication of pregnancy? While 1 in 7 mothers experience some portion of the spectrum of postpartum depression, fathers and partners can also experience issues. In both parents, early intervention is vital to ensure parents can heal from these mental health complications.

Postpartum Support International has immediate and qualified support and referrals in the Las Vegas area whether parents need emergency resources, support groups or medical intervention.
The NV Statewide Maternal and Child Health Coalition offers support and treatment options for all families, through the use of evidence-based practice and research.
National Maternal Mental Health Line (833-TLC-MAMA) – For immediate postpartum needs, callers can speak to professional counselors who immediately provide real-time support, information, and resources. Help is available in a variety of languages.

Postpartum and Baby Care in the Las Vegas Valley with NVMCH

Twins, Triplets, Quads and more:

For parents expecting twins or higher order multiples, support groups offer the unique advice, commiseration and referrals to in home postpartum doula support. Besides advice from veteran parents of twins +, “MoM’s and PoM’s Clubs” are also known for their expert organization of meal trains!

Las Vegas Multiples is part of the 501c3 non-profit, Multiples of America and is open to all parents of twins, triplets and higher order multiples in the Las Vegas Valley.

Did you know newborn twins usually eat every 2 hours? That means 24 feeds in 24 hours! Certified Newborn Care Providers (NCP) can help by feeding both babies at the same time or caring for 1 newborn while a parent feeds the other. This allows parents to bond with each infant individually.

Breastfeeding:

La Leche League International (LLL) is perhaps the most well-known and respected resource for help and support with nursing. Founded in 1956 and consistently updating and adding to their support resources, LLL is truly an excellent means of gaining breastfeeding help.

La Leche League of Nevada offers weekly support groups and personal, email or phone support to nursing mothers. There is no charge for this support and anyone can join. Additionally, the local NV chapters follow the national LLL mission of fostering “diversity among its Leaders so as to incorporate a wide variety of perspectives and responsible decision-making.”

Postpartum and Baby Care in the Las Vegas Valley – Newborn Care Classes

Clark County Baby Care Class – Free, 6 session program teaches expectant and new parents care, safety, health and infant development and more, leading to confident prepared parents!
In-Home Baby Basics Class – We offer parents, grandparents and other caregivers personal newborn care and safety classes in your home. Taught by RN’s and Certified Newborn Care Providers (NCP) and therefore evidence-based.
Nevada211.org lists parenting classes and assistance for expecting and new parents, co-parents, those parenting a child with a disability and child development.

Owner of Let Mommy Sleep Jordan Stubblefield, is a Certified Lactation Counselor as well as Newborn and Postpartum Care instructor. Jordan volunteers with Postpartum Support International as well as the NVMCH. She and her team of night nurses (RN), nannies and postpartum doulas can be contacted locally to provide virtual or overnight newborn care support!

night nurses and postpartum doulas for las vegas newborns

How to Swaddle Like a Pro

December 9, 2019

Swaddling is an excellent way to soothe your baby and the ideal way to help baby stay asleep at night. We sometimes hear from parents that their newborn does not like to be swaddled, but often we find that baby is just not swaddled snugly enough. Swaddling allows babies to feel the comfort of being snuggled up in utero and is an excellent way to soothe newborns whom do not yet have control of their arms and legs. Here, Nurse Ashley demonstrates safe, effective swaddling in How to Swaddle Like a Pro.

How to Swaddle Like a Pro

An important thing to remember about swaddling is to only wrap the torso, not the legs at all.

Wrapping the legs down tightly can cause hip dysplasia in infants. Also, a good cue of when to stop swaddling is when baby learns to roll over (often around 2 or 3 months.) While there are lots of products that help baby stay swaddled, this video shows 2 swaddling techniques that can be used with any basic receiving blanket or muslin.

Giving your baby lots of time outside the swaddle is great for their development too! Tummy time, being held facing out or even flat on the back in a safe spot are all wonderful ways for your baby to explore their world. For sleep though, a snug swaddle will help your baby relax.

Ideally, babies should stop being swaddled before they begin to roll over. This can occur as early as 8 weeks. Though baby may still love to be swaddled, it’s unsafe to continue swaddling once baby can roll. If baby is also consistently “busting out” of the swaddle it is time to stop the practice. You can gradually wean baby of the swaddle by letting one arm out for several nights. Then allow both arms out while still keeping snug on the abdomen. After several nights you can eliminate the swaddle blanket altogether.

In addition to safe swaddling, your baby should always be placed on their back to sleep and following the ABC’s of Safe Sleep…Alone, on the Back in a Crib. For more baby care videos please visit us on youtube.com/letmommysleepusa.

Baby Monitor App Safety

November 4, 2019

In this digital age of parenting, baby monitors and apps for smartphones are the norm. As with anything connected to wi-fi, they’re not perfectly safe though. We’ve all read stories where hackers have yelled at babies or turned on the camera to watch what’s happening in the nursery. Breastfeeding moms, sleeping babies and families going about their day have had their privacy invaded by online predators. Here are some simple things you can do to ensure security and Baby Monitor App Safety.

The main concern with anything wireless is that the signal can be found if users have default or easy to figure out passwords. When this happens, the signal can be hijacked. Hackers can then view all the traffic on the network. They can then easily communicate with your baby, or see what’s happening on camera. As a dad whose monitor was hacked in his young daughter’s room said, “I felt like somebody broke into our house.”

Baby Monitor App Safety

To avoid vulnerability to hackers:

Make sure your home WiFi network is locked down as much as possible to prevent hacking by turning on the router’s built in firewall.
Use strong alphanumeric passwords and special characters. If your password is difficult to guess, most hackers won’t even bother.
Change the default IP range to WPA2
Create a new admin account on the WiFi router (no “admin” or “administrator” usernames) and disable/delete the default admin account .

Although nothing is foolproof, using the steps above makes your smartphone baby apps less vulnerable. This helps create a secure environment for your baby. Another option is to use an app that triggers a warning if it senses illegal entry. And of course, you can always go old-school with he walkie-talkie style monitors that don’t require internet!

One last thing – when your child is old enough to use a smartphone remember to keep *it* secure too!

Subscription Boxes for Parents

October 20, 2019

Subscription boxes can be used to count down to baby’s arrival or help new moms and dads in the first few months of baby’s life. Our round-up of unique subscription boxes for new & expecting parents is below!

Subscription Boxes for Parents

Expecting and new parents usually have everything they need for baby. Travel apparel, diapers, nursery decor and fun onesies fill their homes! But many parents forget about themselves! We researched subscription boxes just for new moms and dads because they’re more than a gift, they’re a reminder for parents to care for themselves. For families that are spread out and parents who put self-care last on their list, a subscription box might be the perfect gift.

Here are a few of our favorites:

NoirePack Coffee Subscription – This box hardly needs an explanation.A collection from Washington States finest Campfires Coffee Co., a Black Owned company. For parents who love coffee and the caffeine that comes with it, this 6 month subscription is a perfect pick me up for postpartum parents. Each month’s box includes 4 different sample size coffees from local Seattle roasters.

Leggings Subscription: A unique gift after the postpartum phase these leggings of the month ensure moms are cozy and comfortable. It can be hard for moms to find time to shop for themselves after baby is born. Receiving these cute leggings and the thoughtfulness behind them may be just what a mom needs.

Date Night in a Box: Couples can reconnect without having to leave the house or hiring a babysitter! The inventors of Crated with Love are a family therapist and her husband, and together they’ve designed activities that aim to “inspire laughter and create quality one-on-one time” at home.

TheraBox: TheraBox is the #1 selling self-care box. With the tagline of “Happiness in a Box” we can see why! TheraBox includes aromatherapy, mindfulness activities, organic bath products and more. They promise over $100 in retail value per month. Subscriptions can last as long or as short as you’d like.

Don’t Forget to Eat!

And Snacks, Snacks, Snacks: Nutritious foods parents can eat with one hand are not only thoughtful but completely necessary! From international fare to traditional snacks, there is a subscription box for every new and expecting parent.

Eat2Explore boasts a new country to explore through cuisine every month! With kid friendly recipes this subscription box will be a hit with your older kids while making dinner time a little easier

Whether your loved one is pregnant or expecting, a subscription box can show you’re thinking of them even when you can’t be there. You can see our full list of subscription box picks on our Amazon shop!

CPSC tips to Prevent Tip-Overs

August 25, 2019

In the United States, a child dies about every 11 days when a TV, furniture, or appliance falls on them. 14,000 children are injured every year. About 70 percent of tip-over fatalities involve children ages 1 1/2 to 3 years old and these incidents are preventable. The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Anchor It! Campaign educates parents and caregivers that anchoring is simple, inexpensive and important. These tips and resources from the campaign show how to prevent tip-overs to help you create a home and child-care space that is babyproofed from furniture being pulled over.

Here’s how to Prevent Tip-Overs

Anchor all furniture, dressers, armoires, and bookshelves to the wall.
Secure TVs to the wall or base/TV stand and recycle older, unused TVs
Check for and act on recalls of products that present tip-over hazards
Watch this video demonstration to learn more about how tip-overs happen as well as how to easily install anti-tip devices (also known as anchors).

Be sure to anchor before your baby arrives or before s/he becomes mobile. Babies begin to crawl as early as 6 months and they may be “grabbing” well before then. “The to-do list when a new baby arrives can feel overwhelming. It doesn’t matter whether you anchor furniture and TVs before baby arrives or once they start to sit up and become mobile – the important thing is getting it done. Anchoring furniture and TVs is fairly inexpensive and simple to do – even when you’re sleep-deprived. Anchoring only takes about five minutes, and it could save your child’s life.”

Meghan DeLong’s 2-year-old son passed away on Mother’s Day 2017 when his dresser tipped over on him. Meghan is now the Founder and President of Conner’s Legacy Foundation, Inc. The mission of the organization is to promote education, advocacy, and resources for the awareness of furniture tip-over prevention at the community level and the national level by sharing Conner’s story, providing community outreach and education, and encouraging mandatory regulation standards for furniture.

Keep your child, and those in your care, safe by following the guidelines laid out by the CPSC and the suggestions of Connor’s Legacy Foundation. You can click the graphic to print out your own Anchor It poster. For more babyproofing info please visit our blog about How to Create a Safe Nursery.

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Postpartum and Baby Care in the Las Vegas Valley

Postpartum and Baby Care in the Las Vegas Valley – Postpartum Mental Health Support

Twins, Triplets, Quads and more:

Breastfeeding:

How to Swaddle Like a Pro

How to Swaddle Like a Pro

Baby Monitor App Safety

Baby Monitor App Safety

Subscription Boxes for Parents

Subscription Boxes for Parents

Don’t Forget to Eat!

CPSC tips to Prevent Tip-Overs

Here’s how to Prevent Tip-Overs

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