Postpartum
Postpartum Care, Care after delivery, incision care, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, baby blues, postpartum exhaustion, adjusting to motherhood
Increasing Milk Supply
Breastfeeding is a supply and demand cycle. As long as you are emptying the breast frequently and fully, your body should continue to replace this milk based on what your baby needs. At times, you may notice a dip in…
Working and Breastfeeding
Having a new baby is one of life’s greatest joys. To pay for this wonderful joy, unfortunately, Mamas often need to go back to work. Not only are you adjusting to new Motherhood, but now you need to further adjust to…
What To Pack in your Diaper Bag
As a first time Mama, you may think you need to pack everything except the kitchen sink in your diaper bag. I mean, anything could happen, right?! Well, kind of, but you are going to get a sore back…
Overcoming Common Breastfeeding Conditions
Breastfeeding certainly comes with its benefits, but sometimes there are issues that develop that need managing. As baby’s needs grow and change, so does your milk supply. Making sure you empty your breasts with each feeding will help prevent many…
Your Guide to Breastfeeding in the First 14 days
Breastfeeding your baby can be such a rewarding experience, and create a bond with your baby like you could never have imagined. Breastfeeding, like everything else that comes along with a child, however, can take a lot of patience. Try…
Adjusting to Motherhood: 5 Simple Tips
Becoming a new Mother is one of the most rewarding and exhausting experiences you will have in your lifetime. It is literally the best job in the world, but comes with some very trying times. There is no guidebook…
5 Ways for Partners to Help with Breastfeeding
For women, it often seems more natural to assume the “Motherly” roll after having a baby. We have prepared for nine months, felt the baby move about, and nourished them until we got to stare into their beautiful little…
7 Breastfeeding Must Haves
TheraPearl Breast Therapy Packs Soothies Gel Pads Lanolin Hands Free Pumping Bra Haakaa Brest Friend Washable Nursing Pads Breastfeeding is such an enjoyable experience when everything is going right, but when it’s not, it can be very frustrating. Luckily, there…
You had the baby, now what?
Ah, the postpartum period. It sure is a joyous time now that you have that sweet little baby in your arms. Cue the sleepless nights, sore breasts, and anxiety-ridden days (and nights). Does the hospital really trust you to take…