Newborn life is adorable… and messy. These five quick hacks can save your sanity in the first few weeks.

Breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt. If that’s a surprise, this one’s for you.

You made it through pregnancy and you gave birth like an absolute boss — congrats. Now here are six things nobody told me about postpartum recovery.

Welcome back to Nobody Told Me — this one’s all about breastfeeding.

Welcome back to Nobody Told Me. This blog lists five things I wish I’d known about childbirth.

“Whoa, I had no idea!” I hear it all the time. So here’s the first instalment of Nobody Told Me — the pregnancy edition.

Mama Nurse Tina explains twin pregnancies — fraternal vs identical, TTTS risks, Mo-Mo twins, and what expectant parents need to know about twins.

There’s one comfort measure I’ve never had a patient tell me to stop doing: counter pressure. Yep, it’s that good — let’s talk about why counter pressure works and how to do it.

Is your breast pump flange the right size? Mama Nurse Tina explains why fit matters, how to measure, and how to boost comfort and milk output.

Let’s be real — some of the biggest questions you have about birth are the ones you’re too embarrassed to ask. But that’s where I come in. I’m Mama Nurse Tina, perinatal nurse, breastfeeding specialist, and your zero-judgment zone for all things labor and postpartum.

Okay mama, you’ve got your bottles, your pump, and your baby’s due any day now. And suddenly you’re staring at the pump aisle like “why does this look like NASA equipment?” Take a breath. Let’s go over breast pumps together!

Mama Nurse Tina shares exclusive pumping tips for new moms — from pump schedules to supply hacks — so you can thrive without stress.

If you’ve ever heard someone mention the Miles Circuit and thought “is that a workout class or a baby dance routine?” — you’re not alone.

Partners, this one’s for you! Mama Nurse Tina’s top 9 tips for birth support people — from snacks to advocacy — to make labor easier and empowering.

Let’s be real: the baby gear market is overflowing. It’s adorable, it’s convenient, and it promises to make our lives easier as new moms. But sometimes? The cutest or trendiest products aren’t the safest — or even necessary.

Last week, we talked all about my vaginal birth plan—so this week, let’s dive into what I’d want if my baby were born by C-section.

When people find out I’m a labour and delivery nurse, they often ask, “So… what would your birth plan look like if you had another baby?”

So you’ve already seen the first list of things I want you to know as your labor and delivery nurse — but hold onto your peri bottle, because we’ve got 10 more.

Let’s cover my top 10 things you should know about labour and after birth!

A quick and honest look at erythromycin eye ointment—why it’s used, what it protects against, and whether it’s the right choice for your baby.