Postpartum can be a great experience. Before I share my postpartum update, I wanted to share something I truly believe. Postpartum doesn't have to be all hardship if you are intentional. Take some time while preparing during pregnancy to read about the fourth trimester.
Read MorePostpartum hair loss is so common and typically only lasts a few months up to one year. However, although it is normal, it is certainly not optimal. We know that a lot of our hair loss is inevitable but there are some things we can do to help it not get so out of control that it brings on more stress.
Read MoreThe amount of time it takes for you to start menstruating after giving birth varies greatly from woman to woman. The average time for a mother who is nursing full time is six months, but it is possible to start within weeks.You can delay your menstrual cycle up to 16 months or longer by doing the following:
Read MoreThe baby blues, feeling sad and a little overwhelmed after having a baby is a real thing that most moms experience. Even more than that, the baby blues, also known as postpartum depression, are a much bigger problem than most mamas care to admit. Thousands of women are silently suffering from postpartum depression and don't recognize the symptoms or are too scared or embarrassed to speak up.
Read MoreThere is no more perfect food for a human infant than its mother’s milk. A cow makes the perfect food for a growing calf. A goat makes the perfect food for a growing kid and a horse makes the perfect food for a growing colt. Each baby has different needs and growth expectancies – each mother makes the perfect formula to help meet those needs. So, how does human milk differ from other animals?
Read MoreWomen are amazing! Our bodies grow tiny humans, birth them, and recover while caring for our families. However, pregnancy and delivery can take its toll and can lead to a longer and harder recovery. Preparation for the postpartum period does not get the attention it deserves! Women often have ample advice to have better pregnancies and births, but are left wondering what to do to make things better in the wake of all that hard work. I have compiled some helpful hints to prep your body both before and immediately after birth to lead to a better recovery and a happier postpartum mama.
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