How Postpartum Depression Affects your Partner too

Today is World Maternal Mental Heath Day. According to research led by JAMA Psychiatry, one in seven new moms are diagnosed with postpartum depression. When a new mom suffers so does her partner.

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9 Things every Pregnant Woman needs to know about Postpartum

I started CODDLE because there was so much I didn’t know and expect postpartum. And since, I’ve met moms who just want to wing it and others who like me wants to know.

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C Section Self-Care Healing and Recovery

April is C-Section Awareness Month. Over 30% of women in the US have a cesarean birth. You’re often told it takes 6 – 8 weeks to recover, then left to fend for yourself.

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What To Eat During Postpartum

I don’t know about you, but when I’ve been through something traumatic, I reach for comfort food. It’s feels good in the moment and it’s just so easy.

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Natural ways to treat Sciatica Pain if You’re Pregnant or Postpartum

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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Are you Pregnant or Postpartum During the CoronaVirus? Here Are Resources on How To Cope.

If you’re pregnant, what should you know about COV-19? There are a lot of questions regarding what pregnant women should do to protect themselves and their newborn against the virus.

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The Postpartum Tips You Need To Know Before You Give Birth

I remember while pregnant, I was reading up and googling every pregnancy milestone. For postpartum, I did NOTHING.

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Postpartum Warning Signs You Should Know and Look Out For

As a new mom, finally getting to meet your baby after nine months of pregnancy is a wonderful experience. Childbirth can leave you feeling weak, tired and in pain for days.

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How to Prepare for a C Section: What to Ask Before Surgery

If you’ve never had a c-section before, don’t be afraid to ask questions at your pre-op visit and/or while you’re being prepped for surgery.

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