Labor & Delivery
Birth Plan Template: What Actually Matters (And What You Can Skip)
Laeeka Edries·15 min read
Laeeka Edries
Laeeka is a mother, writer, and the older sister you didn't know you needed. She's been in the thick of the newborn haze, the feeding learning curve, and the postpartum fog, and she writes from that place. No authority, no lectures. Just honest, warm guidance from someone who's already been there.
120 articles
Labor & Delivery
Cord Blood Banking: Is It Worth It? An Honest Look at the Evidence
Cord blood banking has proven value for families with blood disorder history, but for most families,
Laeeka Edries·16 min read
Feeding Guides
Colostrum Benefits: Why This Liquid Gold Matters for Your Newborn
Colostrum is the thick, golden first milk your body produces before mature milk arrives, packed with
Laeeka Edries·13 min read
Pregnancy
Prenatal Vitamins: What to Take and When to Start (Before You’re Even Pregnant)
Prenatal vitamins should ideally be started 1–3 months before conception, not after a positive pregn
Laeeka Edries·15 min read
Feeding Guides
Nipple Pain While Breastfeeding: Causes, Relief, and When to Call Your Doctor
Nipple pain while breastfeeding is common in the first weeks and almost always fixable once you unde
Laeeka Edries·15 min read
Feeding Guides
Breast Milk vs Formula: An Honest Comparison Without the Guilt
An honest look at breastmilk vs formula that cuts through the guilt and compares what’s actually in
Laeeka Edries·13 min read
Feeding Guides
Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms: What Actually Makes a Difference (Not the Guilt)
Most breastfeeding struggles trace back to fixable issues like latch and positioning. Learn the brea
Laeeka Edries·14 min read
Feeding Guides
Breast Engorgement: Why It Happens and How to Find Relief Fast
Breast engorgement breastfeeding causes happens when milk, blood, and lymph fluid surge into breast
Laeeka Edries·13 min read
Feeding Guides
Breastfeeding Positions: The Best Holds for Every Baby (and Your Comfort)
The right breastfeeding positions prevent pain, improve latch, and reduce engorgement. This guide co
Laeeka Edries·16 min read
Newborn: 0–3 Months
How to Swaddle a Newborn: A Step-by-Step Guide (With Safety Tips)
Swaddling isn’t just a comfort trick—it’s a developmental response to your newborn’s need for contai
Laeeka Edries·14 min read
Feeding Guides
How Many Oz a Day Should a Newborn Drink? A Bottle Feeding Guide by Age
Newborns need roughly 2.5 oz of formula per pound of body weight daily, starting at 1–3 oz per feed
Laeeka Edries·15 min read
Feeding Guides
PPSU vs Silicone Baby Bottles: Which Is Actually Safer for Your Baby?
Both PPSU and silicone are safe, BPA-free baby bottle materials—but they have different strengths. P
Laeeka Edries·14 min read
Feeding Guides
Bottle Feeding Schedule by Age: Real Timings from Newborn to Toddler
Every baby’s bottle feeding schedule looks different — and “every 3 hours” is just a starting point.
Laeeka Edries·13 min read
Buying Guides
Best Nursing Pillow Alternatives: What Actually Works (So You Don’t Need Another Bulky Thing)
A nursing pillow does one job: prop your baby up at breast height. The best nursing pillow alternati
Laeeka Edries·13 min read
Feeding Guides
How to Increase Milk Supply: What Actually Works (and What’s a Myth)
Most moms worried about low milk supply don’t actually have one—they misunderstand how supply works.
Laeeka Edries·15 min read
Feeding Guides
Baby Refusing Bottle After Breastfeeding: What Actually Helps
Baby refusing bottle after breastfeeding? It’s not stubbornness — it’s preference, and there’s a fix
Laeeka Edries·10 min read
Feeding Guides
Sippy Cup Refusal: Why It Happens and How to Get Through It
Transitioning from bottle to sippy cup doesn’t have to be a battle — if you know what’s actually goi
Laeeka Edries·9 min read
Feeding Guides
Best First Foods for 6-Month-Old Babies (And How to Survive the Mess)
Starting first foods for your 6-month-old doesn’t have to be a production — but there are a few thin
Laeeka Edries·12 min read
Feeding Guides
When to Start Solid Foods: The Real Timeline Nobody Gives You
When to start solid foods isn’t as simple as circling a date on the calendar. Here’s the real timeli
Laeeka Edries·12 min read
Feeding Guides
Baby Feeding Support Seat: What It Is, Who Needs It, and What to Look For
A baby feeding support seat holds your infant at the right angle during bottle feeding — and it’s no
Laeeka Edries·9 min read
Feeding Guides
When to Start a Sippy Cup — And Why the First Cup You Pick Actually Matters
Wondering when to start a sippy cup? The answer is simpler than the baby aisle makes it look — and t
Laeeka Edries·8 min read
Newborn: 0–3 Months
2 Month Old Milestones: Sleep, Development & What Nobody Actually Warned You About
Your baby is two months old and 2 month old milestones are happening fast — even when it doesn’t fee
Laeeka Edries·9 min read
Mom Wellness
Wrapping Up 2025: New Arrivals and the Creators We Loved Working With
Our comprehensive Onzenna 2025 new products review reveals exciting innovations that are set to tran
Laeeka Edries·7 min read
Feeding Guides
Sippy Cup or Straw Cup First? Do You Even Need a Sippy Cup?
Choosing between a sippy cup straw cup and traditional sippy cups can feel overwhelming for new pare
Laeeka Edries·6 min read