*I am not a professional and everything stated is my own opinion and not to be taken as medical advice* I’ve had three healthy pregnancies and deliveries. There were never any complications with any of them (aside from the twins coming early, but that was expected). Regardless of health after every pregnancy, I suffered from… →
Postpartum
Postpartum Rage – Why I’m A Mad and Angry New Mom
Can a woman go crazy after giving birth? The answer is yes. Crazy as in mad and angry, in other words, postpartum rage. As if it there weren’t enough postpartum symptoms to deal with. I am a mad new mom – so if you want to hear stories of this sort you’re in the right… →
How to Balance Your Postpartum Hormones Naturally
You are finally home with your bundle of joy! Hurrah! You did it, mama! And now you just want to settle down and start enjoying your adorable new baby. It is an exciting time. But, maybe things just don’t feel quite as you had expected. You know, though, in the last nine months, your body… →
4 Ways I Identified My Postpartum Depression
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… →
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.