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Dec 2022
36m 22s

Setting Your Newborn Up for Sleep Succes...

My Essential Birth
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What is one of the main concerns mamas have when it comes to postpartum? SLEEP. 😴 You’re already learning to adjust to all the things when it comes to bringing a newborn home, and you’re required to function on minimal amounts of sleep?! This week, we’re going to talk about things you can start to implement in your routines NOW to help set you and your newb ... Show More
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