If you are welcoming a new baby during the holidays, you may be feeling a bit anxious about managing Christmas with a newborn! But…. hold on a bit here…. Let’s back up and set things straight for a minute! Christmas with a Newborn: Keeping Your Priorities Straight! First of all…you need to think about this … [Read more…]
If you are nervous about your recovery after childbirth, then this post will really help you! You may think that reading about someone else’s postpartum experience would create MORE anxiety for you. However, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER and knowing what to expect will help you prepare for an easier postpartum recovery! At the very least…. YOU WON’T … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
What does it mean to process your birth and why is it important to do so? If you have ever given birth, you understand all the powerful emotions surrounding your birth experience! You may have had a very peaceful and beautiful birth experience, or you may be feeling disappointed or even traumatized by … [Read more…]
Are you concerned about surviving the holidays with a newborn? If you are pregnant with a holiday due date, you might be feeling stressed about trying to juggle postpartum, newborn and holiday preparations! However, with proper perspective and planning, you CAN relax and enjoy this season without stressing out! Related: The 12 Days of Christmas with … [Read more…]
Postpartum Survival 101 Never fear, postpartum survival help is here! One of the primary goals of this blog is to help new moms. Period. Since I am a postpartum doula, I LOVE that I get to do that often. #bestjobever! Since I work primarily nights with my clients, I get to experience time and time … [Read more…]