The Black Maternal Mortality Rate Crisis and the Organizations Championing Change

We’re celebrating Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 - 17, 2022). According to the CDC, black mothers in the U.S. die at three to four times the rate of white mothers. And the pandemic didn’t help.

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How To Prepare Your House For A Baby

As exciting as having a newborn baby may be for parents, it doesn't change the fact that it comes with a lot of responsibilities. Some parents, especially first-time parents, make the mistake of waiting until the child is born before they begin to run around for some crucial items. Many times, by the time the baby comes, it becomes sorely apparent that there isn't enough time.

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Can Men Be Affected by Postpartum Depression

After birth is 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 does Postpartum Depression feel like?

Sometimes, it’s hard to tell the difference between the “baby blues” and full on post-partum depression. For new moms, daily life can feel like a blur, and the world seems to be turned upside down. So how can we tell what’s normal, and what’s serious?

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Did Childbirth Stretch You Out? Improve Your Vaginal Laxity With These 4 Tips.

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.

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The Four Phases your Body goes Through after Birth

Ah, 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.

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10 Foods that Helps to Boost your Milk Supply

Breastfeeding 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.

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Giving Birth over the Holidays? Here's what your postpartum support should look like

If 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:

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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. Ideally you’ll want to start pumping 2 weeks after so you and your baby get the swing of things first.

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