How To Make Overnight Oats
They’re quick, they’re simple, and they make mornings so much easier - especially when sleep is broken into little pieces. They’re also packed with nutrients your postpartum body loves: fiber, minerals, calcium, potassium, iron, antioxidants, and protein. With just a few minutes of prep before bed, you can wake up to a ready-to-eat meal that keeps you fueled and steady through those early hours.
The Story Behind Our Choose Joy Nursing Shirts
When we dreamed up Choose Joy Nursing, one of our biggest priorities was creating a sense of calm, comfort, and continuity in our clients’ homes. We know how tender the postpartum season is, and we know how much trust it takes to hand your newborn to someone else - especially in the quiet hours of the night.
7 Sweet Ways Dads Can Support Mom Postpartum
If you’re a new dad (or about to be one!), here are simple but meaningful ways you can show up for your partner during the postpartum season. These little things add up in a big way and help mom feel seen, cared for, and not alone in it all.
Formula Feeding 101
There’s no one “perfect” feeding journey — there’s just your journey, and it’s beautiful. Formula feeding doesn’t make you less of a mom. It makes you a mom who’s feeding, loving, and caring for her baby in the way that works best for your family.
What to Do If You’re Having a Baby During “Sick Season”
Bringing your baby home is such a special time—but if you’re doing it in the middle of sick season, it can also feel a little nerve-wracking. Everywhere you turn, it seems like someone’s sniffling or coughing, and all you want is to keep your little one healthy and cozy.
How To Find Your Best Flange Fit
When it comes to pumping, flange fit matters - a lot more than most people realize. The right flange size can make the difference between an efficient, comfortable pumping session and one that leaves you sore, frustrated, and wondering why you’re not getting much milk.
How To Reduce the Risk of “SIDS”
October is SIDS Awareness Month, and it’s an important time to bring attention to something that every parent worries about (but can also take real steps to help prevent).
Why Staying Warm Matters After Birth
After you have a baby, your body is working hard to heal, recover, and adjust — and one of the simplest ways to support that process is by staying warm.
Why Sleep Matters
One of the most overlooked but most essential parts of postpartum life is sleep. When you become a parent, your days and nights shift in ways you never thought possible. It’s easy to put your own rest on the back burner while you pour every ounce of yourself into caring for your little one. But here’s the truth: taking care of yourself is taking care of your baby.
Tips for the New (and Expecting) Mom of Multiples
Congrats, mama! Stepping into life with multiples is such a wild mix of exciting and overwhelming, and you are not alone in it. With a few tried-and-true tips (straight from one of the twin mamas on our team), you’ll be finding your rhythm in no time.