Sciatica, is pain tingling or numbness running down, your buttocks and thigh. In pregnancy it's cause by pressure of the uterus on your sciatic nerve.

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What’s Normal (and not) After You Give Birth? When to see your doctor + when to chill

From magic to mayhem: Giving birth to a baby is an experience unlike any other. But as magical as it is, your body might end up feeling like a war zone. (It’s OK to complain a little. Or a lot. We get it.

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Postpartum Depression: How Your Partner Suffers, Too.

Postpartum depression hurts. Your body is tired, your spirit feels lost, your food doesn’t taste good anymore. The world doesn’t seem to be on your side. No one understands, and you feel alone. Your spouse/partner, more than anyone else, is going to feel this pressure.

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The Best Lower Back Exercises for You Postpartum.

One of the (many) things you might not hear about postpartum life is how much your back will hurt. It turns out, “postpartum backache” is absolutely a thing.

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Ready for visitors after you've given birth? Here's how to ask them for help without seeming pushy.

If you’re ready for visitors after giving birth you may want to stagger them out so you’re not bombarded one day then hearing crickets the next. The same goes for your Mom and Mother-law – fingers crossed you’re good with them both

POSTPARTUMRuth Martin-GordonApril 19, 2019childbirth, new mother, new bundle of joy, new mom visit, chores for new mom, helping with chores, ask for help, help after childbirth, moms need help, new mom, how to helpComment

The 5 things Every New Mom needs After Childbirth

If there’s one challenge most moms don’t see coming especially nursing moms – its loneliness. With a newborn at your side you can feel extremely lonely and disconnected from everyone. Break up the loneliness, schedule and stagger visits from friends and family.

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New Year’s Resolution #1: Take Care of Your Cervix

Your #1 New Year's Resolutions That Have Nothing to Do with Weight Loss. Take Care of Your Cervix. If you’re already a mom, you know good and well what your cervix. Here's How!

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The Best Postpartum Pads for the First Six Weeks

No matter what kind of birth you have – vaginal, cesarean, un-medicated, etc. – these are the best pads to use for your postpartum recovery.

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A symptoms guide: what's normal vs. urgent during pregnancy.

POSTPARTUMRuth Martin-GordonOctober 10, 2018featured, headaches during pregnancy, heavy discharge during pregnancy, miscarriage, nausea during pregnancy, painful urination, pregnancy guidelines, pregnancy self care, pregnancy symptoms, swollen feet in pregnancy, take action, vaginal birth, vaginal bleeding, vomiting with pregnancyComment

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