How to Treat Sciatica during Pregnancy and Postpartum

Dealing with sciatica during pregnancy can be a challenging and painful experience. It can also be challenging to experience postpartum sciatica.

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The Black Maternal Mortality Rate Crisis and the Organizations Championing Change

According to the CDC, black mothers in the U.S. die at three to four times the rate of white mothers, one of the widest of all racial disparities in women's health.

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How to survive your first week with your newborn

I spoke to a new mom a few weeks ago who got to the hospital at 8:23 am, gave birth at 10:45 am and was released at 5 pm. She was so happy to be in her own home with her new babe. I ask her about her recovery after which she just looked at me clueless.

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How to Prepare for Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is natural but it doesn’t come naturally. It only looks easy on Instagram. Successful breastfeeding is a science, it all comes down to proper latching.

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How to Prepare for Postpartum if you're having a Planned C Section

If you are like me and your c section is planned ahead of time, it means you can plan for your postpartum period.

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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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