Postpartum Recovery
What to Put in a Postpartum Care Package (11 Ideas That a New Mom Will Truly Appreciate)
When someone in your life has a new baby, it can be hard to know how to support them. When you love someone, you want to show how much you care about them, especially in a new stage of life. So, where do you start? New moms need to know that they are loved, especially…
Read MoreThe Most Healing Foods for Postpartum Recovery
So you’ve just had your baby. Labor can be extremely taxing on the body, and now your healing postpartum journey begins. If you’re anything like most moms, the first thing you want to do is eat after labor and delivery. Most hospitals don’t allow eating during the labor process, and even if you had a…
Read More13 Practical Gifts That New Moms Will Actually Use
A new baby means a time of celebration. Buying for babies is so much fun, but when you’re shopping for gifts for the new little one, don’t forget to include the new mom. Each time a mom gives birth she becomes a new and different person, and it can be quite a difficult transition. Getting…
Read More35 Healthy Postpartum Freezer Meals for New Moms
Currently expecting and looking to make some freezer meals to make life a little easier for when baby arrives? Having meals frozen and ready to go for postpartum will help ensure that your family has healthy, delicious meals to eat, and it will allow you more time to recover, establish breastfeeding, and bond with your baby. …
Read More11 Thoughtful Gifts for Midwives and Doulas
In search of thoughtful gift ideas for your midwife or doula? Looking for a special way to thank them for being a part of your special birthing day? Of course, you don’t necessarily have to get your doula or midwife anything. But if your team made your birth such a positive experience like mine was,…
Read MoreC-Section Recovery Tips to Help You Heal Faster
Do you have a c-section scheduled or have you had a recent unexpected emergency c-section? Are you prepared for what will happen when you get home? Do you have the help and support you’ll need to care for yourself, your baby, and your other children? Whether you have your first cesarean planned, a repeat, or…
Read MoreA Boobs to Butt Checklist for a Quick Postpartum Recovery
Making sure you have everything on your postpartum checklist for a speedy recovery? In search of all the best postpartum essentials for new moms? Giving birth was truly an empowering experience for me, but I was pretty surprised by all the postpartum discomforts that come with. After delivering three babies, I’ve rounded up all the…
Read MoreThe Best Postpartum Recovery Tips for Healing After a Vaginal Birth
Wondering what you can expect postpartum? Looking for all the best postpartum recovery tips to help you heal faster? A lot of times, the focus turns to baby and away from mom after baby is earthside. But, this isn’t good for anyone. You need to make it a priority to take care of your well…
Read More5 Fantastic Things to Do with Your Placenta Instead of Toss It
The placenta is truly amazing. This specialized organ helped your baby grow and thrive while in your womb. It supplied nutrients, blood, and oxygen. It helped transfer waste and kept out germs. It created life inside you. The placenta deserves to be appreciated and celebrated. Plus, it can even provide many benefits postpartum. But, how…
Read MoreKidney Stones During Pregnancy and Postpartum: What You Need to Know
Currently expecting and having extreme pain in your flank? Wondering if kidney stones are a common postpartum complication? Kidney stones can bring you down to your knees in pain and tears. But they’re actually more common than you would think during and after pregnancy. So, how do you know for sure that you’re passing a…
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