Rooted Beginnings

Motherhood doesn't need more noise. It needs clarity.
The first year of your baby's life is beautiful, but it can also feel like a whirlwind of late-night Google searches and conflicting advice. You want to honor your child’s biology, seek the root cause of issues, and feel heard by your provider—not just treated like another number on a chart.
 
Created by Brooke MacTaggart, CPNP-PC, a pediatric nurse practitioner and a mama who cares for her patients as her own, Rooted Beginnings is your digital companion for navigating the first 12 months with confidence and peace.
 
What’s Inside this 21-Page Guide:
Newborn Basics & Jaundice: Learn what is biologically normal (like those noisy snorts and hiccups!) and when it’s actually time to call the doctor.
 
Feeding Without Fear: Support for breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and everything in between—minus the guilt.
 
The "Thoughtful Use" Medication Guide: A functional medicine approach to Tylenol and Motrin, including weight-based dosing charts and the "why" behind preserving your baby’s master antioxidant, glutathione.
 
Sleep & Development: Realistic expectations for wake windows and milestones that prioritize connection over social media comparisons.
 
Nurturing the "Overstimulated Parent": Compassionate encouragement for the postpartum identity shift and setting boundaries around unsolicited advice.
 
This is for you if:
You value holistic and functional medicine but want the safety of traditional pediatric expertise.
 
You want to replace panic with perspective during fevers and illnesses.
 
You believe in "mama intuition" and want a guide that honors your gut feelings.
 
Strengthen your roots. Stop the constant research and start trusting the expert within you.