Pumping 101: Tips to Maximize Your Pumping Experience
If you're just starting out (or planning to pump), here’s a quick, practical list to help maximize your pumping experience and make it feel a little more manageable:
Switching Formulas: Dos and Don'ts
We know how stressful feeding decisions can feel. Formula changes often come with fear, guilt, and a million questions.
But don’t panic! God made babies resilient and adaptive, and we’re here to help with a few gentle recommendations!
Feeding Your Baby During a Power Outage
Winter storms can feel a little unsettling, especially when you have a baby at home. Power outages, icy roads, and unexpected changes can make even simple things like feeding feel stressful. The good news is that a little preparation can help you feel more steady and supported when the weather turns.
Resources Every New Parent Wishes They Had
At Choose Joy Nursing, our heart has always been to care for moms - not just babies. Our digital products were created to extend that care even further, giving you trusted education, gentle support, and encouragement right at your fingertips. Thoughtfully designed for real life and real motherhood, these resources are here to help you navigate this season with more confidence, rest, and joy.
Bridging the Gap Between the Hospital and the 6‑Week Checkup
Your baby is just days old. Your body is healing. Your hormones are shifting. Sleep is fragmented. And yet, for weeks on end, there’s often no one checking in on you — no one assessing how you’re really doing, answering the questions that pop up at 2 a.m., or helping you make sense of this brand-new season.
At Choose Joy Nursing, we exist to bridge that gap.
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.
Signs Your Baby May Have a Tongue or Lip Tie
As parents, we spend countless hours watching, feeding, and comforting our babies. You know their cues. You know when something feels a little off. If feeding has felt harder than expected, you may have heard the terms tongue tie or lip tie and wondered if they could be part of the picture.
How to Protect Your Baby’s Sleep Routine During the Holidays
The holidays are full of magic - twinkly lights, full calendars, and sweet moments with family. They can also bring a little extra unpredictability, especially when you have a baby who depends on routine to feel safe and settled. While things don’t need to be perfect, protecting your baby’s sleep as much as you reasonably can helps everyone enjoy the season a bit more. Here are a few gentle ways to support your baby’s sleep while still soaking in all the holiday joy.
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.