Spread the loveIt’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…
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A C SECTION HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST (if you want to be super prepared for your scheduled c section)
Spread the lovePacking 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…
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C SECTION RECOVERY RESOURCES [updated for 2021]
Spread the loveHere’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…
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How to Handle Bleeding During Pregnancy- especially if you’ve experienced pregnancy loss
Spread the loveBleeding 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…
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How to Rock Your Postpartum Recovery in Winter
Spread the loveRecovering 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…
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