From magic to mayhem: Giving birth to a baby is an experience unlike any other. Bu 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 can you expect during those first days and weeks at home after a vaginal delivery?
Read MoreOne of the (many) things you might not hear about postpartum is how much your back will hurt. It turns out, the “new mom backache” is absolutely a thing.
Read MoreHaving an episiotomy used to be a routine part of the birthing process. However, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the rates of episiotomies fell from 70% to about 20% by the year 2000.
Read MoreIf you’ve had a c-section or scheduled for one. Pain is inevitable and you'll need to lie in bed for a few days while your incision heals.
Read MoreDue dates are not definite – Having a finish line of sorts to work towards is good for women. It helps them to feel like there’s a deadline when their discomfort will come to an end
Read MoreThanksgiving and the holidays are the best time to be among friends and family, enjoying lots of festive celebrations and tons of delicious food. Nonetheless, it can also be very tasking physically, mentally and emotionally, particularly for a new mom in the house.
Read MoreTo breast feed or to bottle feed, there’s a lot of back and forth even shaming sometimes for moms. And much as we hear everyday breast is best, FED IS BEST.
Read MoreVeteran moms know all too well that there are many aspects of childbirth that you simply can’t prepare for. Much of this is due to the fact that every woman—and every birth—is different.
Read MoreAre you trying to find a perinatal therapist? A personal recommendation from someone you trust is one of the best places to start.
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