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You Really Do Need To Hire A Professional Newborn Photographer
You have given birth to your new bundle of joy, are home from the hospital, and would like to schedule a professional newborn photo session in order to have the perfect picture to go along with your birth announcements. You begin to wonder if it is worth the money, or you should attempt to take…
Read MoreCoping with Postpartum Depression
What is Postpartum Depression? Your new baby is finally here! You’ve waited for this time for so long. And of course, you’re just ecstatic at this new little life. But for many, that initial joy of giving birth can fade. Couple this with lack of sleep, the demands of a new baby, anxiety over parenting…
Read MoreWhy You Should Hire a Professional Maternity Photographer
The Top Reasons Why Professional Maternity Photos Are Important It seems as if there are endless things to think about, let alone plan for and purchase when you are getting ready to have your baby. It certainly is an incredibly exciting, yet hectic time of your life. That being stated, it is important to add…
Read MoreIt Takes a Village or a Doula!
A Doula – A New Best Friend For the birth of my second daughter, I hired a doula. It was one of the best decisions I made. She answered my questions during pregnancy, she talked to me (and my husband) when I was getting ready to deliver. She helped me right after birth and…
Read MoreCovid-19 Studio Precautions
At Miss Z Photography studios, the health and safety of our clients and staff have always been the most important thing. So we have always kept a very clean and sanitized studio. However with this new pandemic, and the re-opening of our studio nearing, we have instituted an even more stringent cleaning and disinfecting regiment.…
Read MoreTaking Care of Your Baby’s Delicate Skin
Taking Care of Your Baby’s Delicate Skin There is much to worry about when it comes to keeping your newborn baby safe and healthy. Not only do you have to pay close attention to their eating and sleeping habits, but their skin as well. Babies have very sensitive and delicate skin which is prone to…
Read MoreSoothing a Colicky Baby
Let’s face it – your newborn baby is going to cry. And some new babies cry a lot! It can be heartbreaking when you want to soothe your baby but you just don’t know how. It’s quite normal for babies to get fussy at the same time each day. Quite often, this fussy period happens…
Read MoreRecognizing and Soothing Baby’s Anxiety
Why You Should Pay Attention to your Baby’s Stress Levels It may seem strange to think a newborn baby could have much to stress about. After all, he doesn’t have to worry about work or money or his personal life. But it’s true — stress can affect a baby’s sleeping and other habits. Knowing how…
Read MoreHelping Older Siblings Cope with New Babies
Preparing to bring your new baby home is an exciting time. But when there are other siblings at home, it can be a bit scary too. How will big brother or sister react? Will he be excited? Scared? Jealous? He may be all of those things at various times. It’s important that throughout your pregnancy…
Read MoreHaving_a_Baby_During_The_Coronavirus_Pandemic
Your pregnancy is meant to be an exciting, happy time! But during the COVID pandemic, you may be experiencing increased anxiety and stress over your own health and your newborn baby’s health. The good news is that doctors say pregnant women are not more likely to be infected with Coronavirus than the general public. The bad news…
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