If you want to build a freezer stash of breastmilk AFTER YOUR C SECTION, without the headache of pumping around the clock, this is the BREASTFEEDING TOOL for you! When I was pregnant I remember every time I was on Pinterest I would see article about how to build a freezer stash of breastmilk. These posts would go on and…
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8 CLEVER C-SECTION RECOVERY TIPS FOR THE NEW MOM
It’s the middle of the night, the baby woke you up, and just as leaned over to check on your bundle of joy, that wave of pain is limiting your mobility and acts as a constant reminder of your birth. You had a c section. Tears stream down your face as you silently wonder: “why can’t I just be like…
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A C SECTION HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST (if you want to be super prepared for your scheduled c section)
Packing a hospital bag for your c section isn’t exactly the same as packing for a weekend away. That’s why a c section hospital bag checklist is super helpful. You’ve tried to pack it more than once, but it all feels so overwhelming. And somehow every time you try to start you end up on the couch watching The Office…
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C SECTION RECOVERY RESOURCES [updated for 2021]
Here’s a little known fact: after you give birth you’re going to need more gear than the baby. Especially if you have a c section. You’re going to need allllllll the c section recovery resources. And gear. And lots of stuff you don’t even know you need yet. I’m talking giant undies, maxi pads the size of small canoes, and…
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How to Handle Bleeding During Pregnancy- especially if you’ve experienced pregnancy loss
Bleeding during pregnancy can be scary and it’s important to be educated about what might be happening. This post provides some great, must-know tips about how to handle bleeding during pregnancy. Today I am going to talk about what to do if you are experiencing bleeding during pregnancy. Bleeding when you are pregnant is actually way more common than you…
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How to Rock Your Postpartum Recovery in Winter
Recovering from childbirth can be challenging in any season, but postpartum recovery in winter offers its own set of challenges. These tips can help! Postpartum recovery is tough, no matter what season of the year it is. I’ve had two babies in the dead of winter, one at the beginning of summer, and one at the start of spring. Of…
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My 6 Best Tips for Helping with Morning Sickness
You’re finally pregnant! You’ve been designing the perfect nursery on Pinterest for months already and now the countdown to baby is officially on. And there’s just one tiny little detail standing between you and a semi-decent pregnancy: morning sickness. Morning sickness is. the. worst. Seriously. It’s kind of a weird mixture between being so hungry your nauseous plus you just…
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Genius Ideas to Make Baby’s First Christmas Special
family traditions for baby’s first christmas As baby’s first Christmas approaches you’re probably reminiscing about some of your favorite holiday traditions growing up. And maybe you’re looking to combine traditions from both sides of your family and even start some of your own traditions. Creating new traditions with your kids is one of the best parts of celebrating holidays. And…
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VAGINAL BIRTH RECOVERY TIMELINE: postpartum help for new moms
You just had a baby (or maybe you’re about to give birth) and you’re wondering what you can expect after birth. I’ve got great news: you’re light years ahead of where I was when I was pregnant with my first baby. I didn’t even know what the word “postpartum” meant! (apparently I was living under a rock). And you can…
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SURVIVING YOUR SUMMER PREGNANCY
So you’re pregnant and it’s summer. By now you’ve probably heard all of the horror stories about how your cousin’s wife’s hairdresser barely made it alive to her August due date and how your husband’s coworker’s wife is so miserable she’s as mean as a snake. It certainly doesn’t give much hope that you’ll actually enjoy your summer pregnancy, but…
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What You Need to do if You Think Fetal Movement has Slowed
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 want…
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SUMMER POSTPARTUM: HOW TO BEAT THE HEAT AFTER BIRTH
As the days get longer and hotter you’re probably thanking your lucky stars that you’re about to pop. Somehow pregnancy just seems extra uncomfortable once the thermometer climbs over 80 degrees. But as excited as you are have you taken the time to prepare for your summer postpartum? Having a baby in the summer is great! You get to dress…
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