Healthy Mama Hacks

Practical and Holistic Hacks for Mom and Baby

  • Pregnancy
  • 4th Trimester
  • Newborn
  • Natural Remedies
  • Real Food
  • About Me
  • Disclosure
  • FREE COURSE!
  • EBOOK
  • FREE POSTPARTUM PACKET
  • FREE Pregnancy & Postpartum Online Resources!
  • My Favorite Products for Mom and Baby!

Get Your FREE Email Course with Printable Postpartum Packet!

Sign up for your FREE Postpartum Planning Packet !

How to Prioritize Sleep During the 4th Trimester: 13 Great Tips to Help!

March 19, 2019 by Karen 2 Comments

The 4th trimester refers to the first three months after baby’s birth. We call this time the “4th trimester” because it really is an extension of the pregnancy. This is because a newborn is still very dependent upon mom’s body for his physical and emotional development. In addition, it takes mom’s body the full three … [Read more…]

Posted in: 4th Trimester Tagged: 4th trimester, baby sleep, new parent, new parent sleep, postpartum, postpartum sleep, sleep, sleep solutions

The Ultimate Guide to Postpartum Bleeding… The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!

March 3, 2019 by Karen 2 Comments
Lochia: Everything you need to know about postpartum bleeding

If you are pregnant with your first baby, you have probably never heard of the term lochia. So what is lochia? (pronounced lōkēə) It is the medical term for postpartum bleeding. Now before you get nervous or freaked out, please know that vaginal bleeding after childbirth is perfectly normal! In this post, I’m going to … [Read more…]

Posted in: 4th Trimester Tagged: 4th trimester, lochia, postpartum, postpartum bleeding, postpartum recovery, postpartum self-care

What is Plagiocephaly? 8 Tips to Prevent “Flat Head Syndrome” in Babies

February 25, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment
8 Ways to Prevent Flat Head Syndrome

Plagiocephaly? What the heck is that? If you are a new parent or parent-to-be, this is a word that you may be adding to your vocabulary as you begin to research “all things baby!” Unfortunately, many new parents only learn this word after their baby has received the diagnosis.   The Good News about Plagiocephaly … [Read more…]

Posted in: 4th Trimester, Newborn Tagged: babies, baby, baby sleep, baby sleep mistakes, flat head, flat head syndrome, infant sleep, newborn, newborn sleep, plagiocephaly, torticollis, tummy time

How to Swaddle Your Baby Like a Pro: Swaddling for Better Sleep!

February 10, 2019 by Karen 7 Comments
Learn how to swaddle your baby and avoid common swaddling mistakes.

Would you like to learn how to swaddle so your baby sleeps longer? Maybe this sounds familiar… Your baby is not sleeping. He struggles to fall asleep or stay asleep for long. He only wants to sleep in your arms. The minute you lay him down, he wakes up! He hates the swaddle. You are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Newborn Tagged: baby swaddling, how to swaddle, infant swaddling, swaddle, swaddling

Pamper the New Mom with these 10 Valentine Gift Ideas!

February 5, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment
Pamper the New Mom with these great Valentine's Day gift ideas!

  Looking for ways to pamper the new mom in your life this Valentine’s Day? Or maybe you are the new mom and you’d like to drop some great hints to friends and family? What new mom (or any mom for that reason) would not LOVE to be spoiled and pampered a bit? The best … [Read more…]

Posted in: 4th Trimester, Newborn Tagged: gift ideas for new moms, new mom, new mom gift, pampering, pampering gifts, Valentine's Day gifts

Overtired Baby or Colic?

January 28, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

  Have you ever heard of an over-stimulated or overtired baby? Do you have a fussy, or “colicky” baby that is hard to settle?  If so, you are, no doubt, going through a very difficult season of life!  I want you to know that you are NOT alone! Not only that, but you are NOT … [Read more…]

Posted in: 4th Trimester, Newborn Tagged: 5 to 9 Whine, baby, colic, colicky baby, crying baby, evening fussy baby, fussy baby, infant crying, newborn, witching hour

Pregnancy 101: Planning for New Baby! – FREE Printables for Getting Organized!

January 15, 2019 by Karen 2 Comments
Planning for a new baby can be exciting AND overwhelming. Get help now!

  Pregnancy Can Be Overwhelming! Are you planning for a new baby? Maybe you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by all there is to learn and do during your pregnancy? Many new moms feel this way. You are certainly NOT alone! Good news! There is tons of FREE help available, so don’t get overwhelmed! You … [Read more…]

Posted in: 4th Trimester, Pregnancy Tagged: baby planning, organizing for baby, planning for a new baby, planning for baby, postpartum plan, postpartum planning, pregnancy

How Much Should a Newborn Eat?

January 14, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment
How much should a newborn eat?

  If you are wondering how much should a newborn eat, you have come to the right place! This is a very common question that new parents ask about feeding their babies and a very good one, too! I’m glad you asked! The answer…. it depends! Read on… How much should a newborn eat who … [Read more…]

Posted in: 4th Trimester, Newborn Tagged: baby, baby feeding, bottle feeding, breastfeeding, cluster feeding, fussy baby, infant feeding, infant feeding schedule, newborn feeding, nursing

5 Pregnancy Nesting Tips for New Moms

January 4, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment
pregnancy nesting

    Pregnancy nesting is a real thing. Are you beginning to get the organizing and cleaning itch?  Do you have an overwhelming need to get the nursery and home ready for your baby?  Many pregnant mamas would say, “yes” and this is totally normal!  If you are feeling this nesting urge, then you may … [Read more…]

Posted in: Pregnancy Tagged: nesting, pregnancy, pregnancy planning

Postpartum Recovery: The 5-5-5 Rule!

December 31, 2018 by Karen 4 Comments
postpartum recovery plan

How should you plan for your postpartum recovery? If you are pregnant and busy planning for your upcoming birth, don’t forget to plan for your postpartum recovery as well! Many women fail to do so. They spend hours pouring through pregnancy and childbirth blogs and books, but forget to learn about life with a newborn. … [Read more…]

Posted in: 4th Trimester Tagged: postpartum, postpartum challenges, postpartum plan, postpartum recovery, postpartum sleep
« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next »
Facebook
Facebook
Pinterest
Pinterest

Join my mailing list!

Subscribe to get my latest posts by email!

Success! Thank you for visiting. Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Powered by ConvertKit

Recent Posts

  • The 12 Days of Christmas with a Newborn!
  • Practical Gift Ideas for New Moms in 2019!
  • Best Baby Home Remedies!
  • 16 Tips to Prevent a Newborn Cold During Cold and Flu Season!
  • 10 Things That Shocked Me About Recovery After Childbirth

Categories

  • 4th Trimester
  • Natural Remedies
  • Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Real Food

About Me

Hi, I’m Karen!  I am a mother, grandmother and doula. I am married to an amazing man who loves and supports our family so well. One of my greatest passions is caring for new mothers and babies, and helping families embrace a healthy lifestyle. Let me share my story with you!

Copyright © 2019 Healthy Mama Hacks.

Lifestyle WordPress Theme by themehit.com