How to take care of yourself during the holidays

A new survey found that men have more self-care than moms and as much as 9 hours per week. When you add in the pandemic things are even worse. Moms are burnt out, tired, anxious and/or depressed

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How to Have a Baby on a Tight Budget

In these times of pandemic, job loss and widespread unemployment, many of us might be thinking there’s no way we can afford a baby right now. But, if you’ve found yourself pregnant and part of the COVID Baby Boom, you are not alone.

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Natural Ways to Treat Postpartum Hair Loss

So, it happened. The dreaded postpartum hair loss. Luckily, you’re not alone. Up to half--yes, you read that correctly--half of women experience postpartum hair loss.

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When Should you Start Pumping

Given that all pregnancies, and all mamas, are different - when to start pumping breastmilk will vary from person to person. Additionally, not all mothers will choose to pump at all.

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Postpartum Complications You Should Look out for After Birth

It is easy to ignore early postpartum warnings signs. As a new mom, you are finally getting to meet your baby after nine LONG months of pregnancy. Being a new mother is a wonderful experience.

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5 Baby Products You Don’t Really Need

Motherhood has quickly become a capitalistic industry. You’ll see messaging everywhere that tells you to “buy this” or that something is a “must-have” for new moms. You’ll also notice veteran moms buying a lot less of these same items, because it’s easier to market products to a first-time mom.

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Ways Your Postpartum Village Can Help

It takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a village to help a mama raise a child. The postpartum period is a challenging time, and we’re making a push to change the way women spend their postpartum time.

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How to Grow Your Postpartum Village

We’ve all heard the saying “it takes a village to raise a child.” But it also takes a village to support mothers. Too often in today’s society, women feel the need to isolate or “do it all” by themselves.

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What to Remember When You Get Home from the Hospital

So, you just had a baby. Chances are, you’re feeling a little loopy. Your body is still very much reeling over the major life event that has taken place.

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