Breastfeeding after a csection is a completely different experience than breastfeeding after a vaginal delivery. And I had no idea this was the case until I actually had a vaginal delivery. Before that, I had two babies via cesarean delivery so I had only known breastfeeding after a csection. And let me tell you, learning to nurse a newborn is…
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I’m no stranger to c section recovery- the good, the bad, and the ugly. In my experience the first 48 hours post cesarean delivery are often the most intense and painful. I shared in my c section recovery timeline that after both of my c sections my pain level peaked within the first 48 hours. Today I want to take…
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Spring has sprung here in the midwest (well, kind of….). And with it our little baby is slowly turning into a toddler. Yikes! So that means I’ve been making sure I’m completely stocked up on my favorite, no-fail baby-to-toddler products! Baby Bear (our third child) turned one last month and it seems like overnight he went from a snuggly, crawling…
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“I had a c section (aka a cesarean childbirth), I took the easy way out!” I’ll never forget the day I uttered those words out loud to my friends. We were lounging around having lunch, I can’t remember how we got on the topic of childbirth, but we did. We were laughing and I – always looking for a bigger…
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry released their first photo as a brand new family of three, proudly holding their sleeping baby boy for the world to see. And Meghan looked just life new moms all over the word – happy, proud, and maybe a little bit sleepy. Just like after all three of Kate Middleton’s births I’ve seen women taking…
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Breastfeeding after a csection is a completely different experience than breastfeeding after a vaginal delivery. And I had no idea this was the case until I actually had a vaginal delivery. Before that, I had two babies via cesarean delivery so I had only known breastfeeding after a csection. And let me tell you, learning to nurse a newborn is…
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I’m no stranger to c section recovery- the good, the bad, and the ugly. In my experience the first 48 hours post cesarean delivery are often the most intense and painful. I shared in my c section recovery timeline that after both of my c sections my pain level peaked within the first 48 hours. Today I want to take…
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“I had a c section (aka a cesarean childbirth), I took the easy way out!” I’ll never forget the day I uttered those words out loud to my friends. We were lounging around having lunch, I can’t remember how we got on the topic of childbirth, but we did. We were laughing and I – always looking for a bigger…
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I compiled a list of all the tips I followed to achieve my completely natural, drug free, incredibly fast vaginal birth after TWO c-sections. If you’re hoping for a VBAC or an all-natural delivery, these tips are a can’t miss! A while I ago I started a series featuring my journey to my (hopeful) VBAC. I shared my two c-section…
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Fetal movement durning pregnancy is an important indicator of the health of the baby, especially during the third trimester. Use these tips to help you track the baby’s kicks, especially if you think fetal movement may have slowed. I don’t know about you, but whenever I’m pregnant one of my biggest concerns, and biggest comforts, is fetal movement. I…
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If you are hoping to achieve a VBAC it’s vital to have a solid plan. This article will show you exactly how I’m planning to achieve my vaginal birth after cesarean. Update: I managed to accomplish my goal of having a VBAC!!! And guess what? I didn’t have any medications to do it, it was 100% natural! I wrote…
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Spring has sprung here in the midwest (well, kind of….). And with it our little baby is slowly turning into a toddler. Yikes! So that means I’ve been making sure I’m completely stocked up on my favorite, no-fail baby-to-toddler products! Baby Bear (our third child) turned one last month and it seems like overnight he went from a snuggly, crawling…
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Whether you are recovering from a c-section or a vaginal delivery these five postpartum must-haves will make your postnatal recovery easier. This post contains affiliate links, which means if you purchase through one of my links I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. If you really like legal jargon you can read more about that here….
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The right kitchen tools can make a good meal even better. These must have kitchen gadgets can help any chef make an epic Thanksgiving dinner. This post contains affiliate links, which means if you purchase through one of my links I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. If you really like legal jargon you can read…
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