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Advice for New Parents from Author Kristina Schnack Kotlus

Advice for New Parents from Author Kristina Schnack Kotlus, author of I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family and Friends. Written by a brain cancer survivor, I Quit provides strength and encouragement to individuals struggling with cancer from the perspective of someone who has experienced it firsthand. Candidly sharing her experiences with chemo, radiation, and doctors, […]

Chicago Area Resources for New Moms and Dads

updated June, 2 2024– The Chicago night doulas and baby nurses of Let Mommy Sleep have complied a list of helpful Chicago Area Resources for New Moms and Dads. We are not just a night nanny agency, but a postpartum overnight infant care provider that cares for the whole family. With the amount of national […]

Subscription Boxes for Parents

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, […]

Repaying Sleep Debt as a New Parent

Postpartum sleep deprivation is real and cumulative. Research shows that new parents lose an average of six months of sleep in the first two years. While you can’t fully repay lost sleep, consistent recovery sleep and practical support make a significant difference in cognitive function, mood, and physical health. Sleep Debt- The Facts Sleep debt […]

My Milk Isn’t In…What Do I Do?

updated, Sept 1, 2025 – Jessica Haupt, RN, BSN, IBCLC provides answers to nursing with low production, or what seems like low-production but is actually quite normal! Tips on increasing your milk production and a successful breastfeeding relationship are below in My Milk Isn’t In…What Do I Do? One of the challenges you might encounter […]