Tag: postpartum
A Mom’s Guide To Breastfeeding On The Go
Breastfeeding can be hard, and for a new mom it can feel challenging to figure out breastfeeding on the go. In all 50 states...
Six Ways to Help After A Baby is Born
I recently had my second baby, and the outpouring of love and support from my family and friends makes my postpartum hormonal eyes a...
Preparing for Baby #2: Waiting, Planning, Dreaming
Nesting
Newborn clothes are washed and tucked away in my childhood dresser. The crib is assembled and the room is freshly painted in a shade...
10 Shocking Things I Learned From My C-Section
I recently shared the story of my unplanned c-section. What I did not get to share in that post was the nitty gritty of what...
The Hardest Parts About Being a New Mom
I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy in August of 2015. The first few months I was so overwhelmed by the love, lack...
My Journey Through Postpartum Depression
Our early years weren’t how I pictured it. I once was a loving, fun, forgiving person. I wanted to be the mom who went above...
Postpartum Surprises: 10 Ways Pregnancy is Not Done With You Yet
When I had my first child, I remember holding her on my chest while the doctor stitched me up (thank you, oh blessed epidural)...
If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It…For All of Womankind
These days, pregnancy is generally accepted as a beautiful thing, but that wasn't always the case. Not too many generations ago, pregnancy was largely...