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Baby’s Witching Hour: Survival Strategies for Tired Parents
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

Baby’s Witching Hour: Survival Strategies for Tired Parents

Why is the witching hour so hard? What is happening to newborn babies that makes them struggle in the evening hours? And which concrete steps can parents do to make it easier for their newborn (and regulate their own nervous systems) in the process?

In this blog article, I’ll walk you through the infamous ‘witching hour’ and provide practical solutions for how to get through it. You got this!

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Infant Sleep: What’s an Ideal Bedtime for Baby?
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

Infant Sleep: What’s an Ideal Bedtime for Baby?

How long is baby supposed to sleep in a day? What’s an ideal bedtime for the best possible nighttime sleep? And do babies really have to go to bed at around 7pm?

In this blog article, I’ll draw from my personal experience and learning around baby sleep to provide guidance around the infamous ‘ideal’ bedtime of 7:00 pm.

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The First Few Days: What to Expect After Birth
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

The First Few Days: What to Expect After Birth

What can we really expect from the first few days after childbirth? How does early postpartum manifest for mother and baby? And what do we need to know to approach the fourth trimester with more confidence and ease?

In this blog, I’m talking about some of the topics that new parents most commonly ask me about, including bleeding after birth, baby sleep, and the infamous second night syndrome!

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Baby Sleep 101: The Truth About Co-Sleeping & Bed-Sharing
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

Baby Sleep 101: The Truth About Co-Sleeping & Bed-Sharing

What does it mean to co-sleep or bed-share with your baby? Is there a way to co-sleep safely? And why is it considered controversial or dangerous by so many pediatricians and pediatric associations?

In this blog, I’m debunking the myths around safe baby sleep and sharing 7 guiding principles to make co-sleeping as safe as possible, should your family decide to try it out.

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