The Postpartum Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (PeliCaN) model brings doulas and nurse-midwives directly into the NICU, helping mothers access the care they urgently need without leaving their baby’s side.
“Coming back to running postpartum, I just wanted to discover that joy again and reconnect with the core part of my identity that was a runner through and through.”
hether you're expecting your own little bundle of joy, helping a friend brainstorm, or simply curious about current naming trends, this list has something charming for everyone.
“I know that it's just a season. I know that next summer is gonna look different. I'm gonna have a one-year-old running around that will be able to do a lot more.”
“I realized how important those tangible affirmations are to him. So I’ve made it a point over the last 15+ years to write things down in addition to telling him.”
What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.