I never thought I would be one of those women that got depressed ever, especially postpartum depression. This is going to sound insensitive, ignorant, and terrible because it is, but I always looked at depression as a weakness of the mind and a lack of mental fortitude. Basically, if you’re depressed, you’re just a big… →
Postpartum
5 Highly Effective Natural Remedies for Stretch Marks
Stretch marks happen to the best of us. During your pregnancy, you followed every stretch mark prevention regimen known to man: you slathered on the creams, drank plenty of fluids, and even tried rubbing your bump down with coconut oil. And yet your body is still covered with strawberry tiger stripes.
How I Learned (The HARD Way) to Wean From My Breast Pump
I learned firsthand that trying to stop breastfeeding cold turkey is NOT the way to go. I repeat: NOT THE WAY TO GO. It was the second most painful experience of my life. Giving birth takes the top spot. I exclusively pumped for both my girls until they were 3 months old.
15 Easy Ways a Dad Can Help a Breastfeeding Mom
Dear new dad, New breastfeeding moms have the most overwhelming, demanding job in the WORLD. Don’t ask me for my scholarly source on that fact. Hint: it’s my brain. But I know it’s true. I’ve done really hard things in my life, but nursing my newborn son is the most difficult, consuming, challenging, but also… →
How to Wean Your Breastfeeding Toddler
Are you ready for your breastfeeding journey with your toddler to come to an end? Starting a new not-breastfeeding-friendly medication? Pregnant with your next baby? Changing your work schedule? Did you toddler bite you and now you are traumatized? (True story.) Or are you just emotionally, mentally and physically DONE with breastfeeding?
Preparing to Breastfeed Again After a Difficult First Experience
What comes to mind when you think of the word ‘breastfeeding’? Is it joy? Happiness? Excitement? If you answered yes to any of these, I’m going to suggest this article might not be for you. The things that come to my mind when thinking about breastfeeding are: anxiety, pain, guilt… just to name a few.… →
5 Alternatives to Breastfeeding New Moms May Not Know About
Breastfeeding doesn’t always work out for every new mom. There are many things that could go wrong – lack of supply, inverted nipples, troubles latching, medical complications and the list goes on and on. Some women choose not to breastfeed, and others simply cannot.
4 Breastfeeding Tips That Even Your Lactivist BFF Didn’t Tell You…
Here is the story of my breastfeeding journey and the four tips I now give everyone mom to help them thrive breastfeeding! And if you are a breastfeeding mom or have one in your life, check out my gift giving guide for breastfeeding moms! My 16-month-old baby boy is a boob man. I’m pretty proud… →
7 Things No One Tells You About Giving Birth
You’re near the finish line and whether through vaginal delivery or caesarean, your baby is coming soon…oh happy day. You’ll start to read up on every birth article you can find, watch every birthing video you can stomach, and take any and all childbirth classes you hear about. Your doctor, family, and friends will do… →
How to Cope With Your Postpartum Body
I jumped out of the shower yesterday to grab my towel off of the rack and I was a little…ahem…bouncy. I’ve got some serious stretch marks, and there isn’t anything that shea butter lotion, HOURS of running and a thousand crunches can do to help me. I’m here for the long haul, and I have… →