Best Recovery and Healing Tips After a C Section

Over thirty percent of women in the United States have cesarean birth yet moms get very little education or support on how to recover. As a postpartum doula and c-section mom myself, I’m here to help you with a full guide of how-to recover and steps you can take to speed up your healing and recovery.

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These are the organizations working towards Black Birth Equity that you should support right now

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

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How to Prepare for your c section

30% of women have a c section, whether planned, emergency or unplanned you should have an idea of how to prepare - just in case! Don’t be afraid to ask questions your doc questions - like what happens if my labor doesn’t progress and I need to have a c section?

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How Postpartum Depression Affects your Partner too

After birth it’s a time for celebration. It can, however, be a dark time too. A time when mothers need more support than ever. Mothers need to go into this time period with the knowledge that postpartum depression can occur in both the Mom and her partner.

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What is Postpartum Psychosis

Postpartum Psychosis sounds like the scariest and worst thing that can happen to a new mom. It sounds so bad, in fact, that it MUST be incredibly rare, right? Maybe, maybe not.

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Pregnant? When to call your Doctor and When to Chill

It's normal to have fears and worries as your body changes during pregnancy. You may be used to putting off a headache as nothing much but with pregnancy any persistent feeling is not normal and needs attention.

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Postpartum: When to Call the Doctor (And When to Chill)

Ah, postpartum: the designated and sacred time after a mother gives birth, and the recovery period as she adjusts to her new baby and new life. As mothers we've all experienced these moments of recovery and adoption as we lean and revel in the beauty (and sometimes, chaos) of motherhood.

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What To Do If You’re Making Too Much Breast Milk

We’ve all heard of women not being able to produce enough breast milk, but did you know that an oversupply of breastmilk is just as common?

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How Massage Can Help Speed Up Postpartum Recovery

Ahh, massage! While we understand that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, massage can be an amazing healing technique for women healing after birth. If you love massage, then you’re in luck! You have either:

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