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The Newborn Experience No One Prepares You For
You have some symptoms, then a feeling, a hunch. You buy the test and wait the long five minutes with anticipation making your stomach flutter. Positive. Pregnant. You cry, you shake, you buy the first tiny outfit and eventually tell your family and friends. A baby. You are so excited and you picture your perfect newborn every day. But then…maybe your baby is coming and it just isn’t yet time. Maybe it’s the blood pressure, the sugars, the placenta. Maybe your baby stayed in
melissa donath
6 days ago2 min read


What to Expect with Period of Purple Crying
Not every baby will experience Period of Purple crying, but if yours does, remember, it is temporary and normal. Take things one day at a time and ask for support from your village whenever you need it. If you could use some extra support in this season, Beyond Birth Newborn Support would be honored to be there for you and your family.
melissa donath
May 121 min read
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