It goes without saying that vaginal laxity is one of the most common changes women experience after childbirth. Though made of a strong muscle, the vagina walls contain elastic tissue that makes nit stretch out wide enough to allow the descent of the baby during delivery.
Read MoreAh, the postpartum body. It’s your body, but different. Right? Pregnancy is an amazing thing. Your body makes room to grow a whole new human being. Your uterus stretches, your organs move and rearrange, and your baby is able to grow inside you for 9-ish months.
Read MoreBreastfeeding is natural but it does not come naturally. The reality is breastfeeding takes time, its hard work, commitment and patience. One aspect of breastfeeding is milk supply, it all comes down to demand and supply.
Read MoreIf you’re giving birth over the holidays. Let’s take a look at some of the TOP categories of people you’ll need and want in your life and as part of your care team after you’ve had a baby:
Given that all pregnancies, and all mamas, are different - when to start pumping breastmilk will vary from person to person. Ideally you’ll want to start pumping 2 weeks after so you and your baby get the swing of things first.
Read MoreOver thirty percent of women in the United States have cesarean birth yet moms get very little education or support on how to recover.
Read More30% of women have a c section, whether planned, emergency or unplanned you should have an idea of how to prepare and what to expect - just in case!
Read MoreIn anticipation of the arrival of your new addition, the emphasis is almost always on preparing items for the baby, creating the perfect aesthetic for the nursery, and making exciting social media announcements along the way.
Read MoreColostrum is Milk. If you’re a new mom and someone says “ wait until your milk comes in”. Re-assure them that your milk is in fact in. You’ve been producing colostrum since you were about 20 weeks pregnant
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