Celebrating 5 Years of Supporting Moms and Babies
What began as a dream to provide compassionate, professional postpartum support has grown into a trusted resource for families across Nashville and beyond. As we reflect on the last five years, we're filled with gratitude for every family who has invited us into their homes, trusted us with their babies, and allowed us to be part of their parenting journey.
Checking in During the Postpartum Season
These days can feel full and tender all at once. There may be moments of deep love and sweetness, mixed with exhaustion, tears you didn’t expect, or emotions that don’t always make sense. That doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. It means you’re human, and you’re in a season that asks a lot.
How To Go From Sleep Deprivation to Sweet Dreams
You love your baby more than anything in the world.
But somewhere between the overnight feeds, short naps, constant overstimulation, and wondering if you’re “doing it right,” you realize you are completely exhausted.
Not just tired in the “I stayed up too late” kind of way.
We mean the kind of exhaustion that settles deep into your body. The kind where you reread the same text message three times and still can’t process it. The kind where your emotions feel bigger, your patience feels shorter, and even simple tasks suddenly feel overwhelming.
How to Prep for Easier Days at Home with a Newborn
At Choose Joy Nursing, one of our favorite ways to help families prepare for postpartum is encouraging them to create intentional spaces before baby arrives. A little preparation goes a long way in helping those early newborn days feel calmer, smoother, and more manageable.
Part of setting yourself up for success is setting up your home for quick access to all of your postpartum and newborn essentials.
Why the “One 6-Week Checkup” Isn’t Enough for Moms
After pregnancy, labor, delivery, hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, identity changes, and the physical recovery that follows…moms are offered one check-in and call it enough. But it’s not enough.
Ways to Support a Mom Going Through IVF
When someone you care about is going through IVF, it’s natural to want to support them, but not always clear how.
What do you say? What actually helps?
While every journey looks different, there are simple, meaningful ways to show up with care, compassion, and consistency.
A Predictable Bedtime Routine for Longer, Restful Sleep
Babies thrive on rhythm and consistency. A simple, intentional bedtime routine not only supports better sleep, but also creates meaningful moments of connection at the end of your day together. Think of it as a slow exhale - a way to wind both of you down.
Here are 8 sweet, practical steps to build a bedtime routine that supports your baby’s sleep and your confidence as a parent
5 Prayers for The Tired New Mama
Prayer doesn’t have to be fancy or perfect. It can be a whispered “help me” during a 2 a.m. feeding or a quiet thank-you while your baby naps on your chest. When you bring your tired heart to Him, you’re reminded you are loved, never alone, and gently held in this season.
The Importance of Postpartum Nutrition
In the busy season that is postpartum, nutrition is an essential piece of the healing process that is often overlook. Women’s bodies are going through endless amounts of physiological changes, ranging from hormonal regulation to tissue repair. On top of that, they’re providing for a new life that has his/her own needs!
Daily Self-Care Checklist for New Moms
In the newborn days, everything can feel like a blur. Your world has shifted, your body is healing, and your heart is learning a whole new kind of love.
In the middle of caring for your baby, don’t forget - you matter too.
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing a few small things each day to help support you in this season.