Nurturing Moments Postpartum Support

Books I Love, Trust, & Practice

These are books I’ve personally read and return to often. I recommend them to families navigating parenthood. Each one has supported my work and the families I serve.

Infant Care

Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby’s First Years, Second Edition – This comprehensive guide offers evidence-based advice and support for parents from birth through age three. It covers baby’s development, health, nutrition, behavior, and safety, while also addressing parental well-being.

Infant Sleep

Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family – A practical, evidence-based guide for breastfeeding parents looking to navigate infant sleep, especially those practicing or considering safe bed sharing.

Breastfeeding

Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage – A supportive breastfeeding guide that blends real life stories with expert advice, addressing common challenges like latching issues, low supply, and returning to work.

Parenting

The Whole-Brain Child – A neuroscience based parenting book that explains how a child’s brain develops and how parents can use that knowledge to respond more effectively to children’s behavior. It offers practical strategies to nurture emotional intelligence, integrate different parts of the brain, and help kids manage big feelings. This approach focuses on connection over correction, helping parents to guide their child’s growth.