Finding a Therapist to Help

Are you trying to find a perinatal therapist? A personal recommendation from someone you trust is one of the best places to start.

POSTPARTUMCODDLE EditorsOctober 23, 2019postpartum depression, postpartum self help, finding a therapist, how to find a therapy, perinatal support, therapy through medication, postpartum feelings, perinatal mood disorders, how to find the best therapistComment

Low on Breastfeeding Milk Supply, try these Galactagogues to Boost your Supply.

Breastfeeding is beneficial to both mother and baby, and while having a baby is a joyous occasion; the ability to bond with involves breastfeeding. However, when the mammary glands don’t produce enough milk for your baby, it can be worrisome for a lot of moms.

BREASTFEEDINGRuth Martin-GordonOctober 16, 2019breastfeedingmom, breastfeeding supplements, Fenugeek for breastfeeding, breastfeeding teas, mothers milk tea, low milk supply, galactagogues for milk supply, boosting milk supply, malt beer galactagogue, Charles Routh breast milk, Fenugeeek seeds in milk, herbal galactagogueComment

Early warning signs of postpartum depression that expecting & new moms need to be aware of

According to a CDC study, 1 in 10 women experience PPD. Treatment for PPD involves a combination of therapy and medication.

POSTPARTUMRuth Martin-GordonSeptember 25, 2019postpartum depression in men, postpartum screening, postpartum depression after birth, signs of postpartum depression, warning signs of postpartum derpession, PPD, The Edinburgh Scale, Postpartum Depression Self test, Sadness and guilt, Postpartum suicidal thoughtsComment

How to treat Postpartum Hair Loss - A Guide

Chances are, you have hair loss after pregnancy. Pretty big chances, actually. According to the American Pregnancy Association, nearly 50% of moms experience some postpartum hair loss. Yikes!

POSTPARTUMRuth Martin-GordonSeptember 18, 2019postpartum hair loss, loosing your hair after pregnancy, dealing with postpartum hair loss, severe postpartum hair loss, postpartum hair loss biotin, postpartum hair loss castor oil, postpartum hair loss treatment Comment

Six tips for a better healing after you've had a c-section

If you’ve had a C-section or scheduled for one. You know after you’ll be in pain and you’ll spend a large chunk of your time in bed as your incision heals.

SELF CARERuth Martin-GordonJuly 17, 2019csection, csectionmom, abdominal breathing, workout after csection, scar tissue, c-section scar, childbirth

Your Guide to Vaginal Birth and Delivery

Pregnancy and childbirth is an overwhelming experience, and if you’ve recently given birth, you might agree.

WHAT TO EXPECTRuth Martin-GordonJuly 10, 2019vaginal, vaginal tears, vaginal birth, vaginal bleeding, expectant moms, what to expect after childbirth, postpartum mom, massasge, Warm Oil Massage

Natural Ways to Treat Sciatica Pain

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.

SELF CARERuth Martin-GordonMay 29, 2019sciatica and pregnancy, sciatica pain, piriformis, essential oils, Essential Oil Massage, warm bath soak, seated squats, back lunges, butterfly stretch, seated hip abductor, Bound Angle Pose, cold and hot packComment

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.

WHAT TO EXPECTCODDLE EditorsMay 14, 2019birth experience, childbirth and labor, childbirth, childbirth and cervix, sitz bath, postpartum bleeding, after pains, after childbirth, vaginal tears, episiotomies, get help after childbirth, incontinence, postpartum care, postpartum healing

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.

POSTPARTUMRuth Martin-GordonMay 1, 2019postpartum screening, postpartum, postpartum depression, postpartum life, your partner, postpartum and your partner, postpartum mom, PPD, postpartum depression in your partner, postpartum depression in men, maternal mental health weekComment

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