During my first pregnancy, I was convinced all the discomfort would go away a week or two postpartum. Oh, how incredibly naive was I?! Postpartum is a whole ‘nother ball game, and no one prepares you for it. Everyone has heard about postpartum depression, but there is SO much more going on with your body …
Once you hold your little bundle of joy in your arms, they become your number one priority. You forget all your aches and pains and want to keep them comfortable, happy, and undisturbed. But do you know that postpartum care is equally important as newborn care? Yes, it is, though not much importance is attached …
Congratulations!! You are finally a mother. However, things did not go as planned as you had to undergo an emergency C-section. It is estimated that one in three American babies are born via C-section. As per a CDC report published in 2020, 25.6% of the low-risk category had a C-section. C-section or caesarean is a …
Most of us are so excited about the birth of our baby that we don’t even consider the difficulties of postpartum recovery, all while looking after a newborn! Don’t trust what you see on TV, you do not pop back to normal and feel yourself again straight after vaginal delivery – it does take some …
Wondering how to safely get rid of C-Section belly pooch?! Your postpartum journey has just begun, and there are some simple ways to help you bodyheal the right way As beautiful as birth is, a C-section is major abdominal surgery, and the recovery can be quite intensive. During the surgery, skin, fat, and muscles are …
Wondering when you can have sex after giving birth? Or will postpartum sex hurt?Having sex after a baby is a big step and can be quite scary… Here are the most frequently asked questions sex after pregnancy.. Pregnancy and birth change so much about your body, so it makes sense that it will change your …
Can’t figure out what to pack and what not to pack for the delivery room? These are the hospital bag essentials you can’t forget at home…. There are two types of moms, those who pack their hospital bag the moment they find out they are pregnant, and those who leave it till the last minute, …
I remember when I was naive enough to think that labor was going to be the hardest part about having a baby. HA! Once the baby is born, you start a new journey – the path to recovery. Though it is believed that postpartum recovery is easy in case of vaginal birth, it may not …
Congratulations! You made it through labor! Remember when you thought labor would be the hardest part of childbirth? No one told you about the #struggle that is postpartum. Although the second our baby arrives, we instinctively become nurturing and make it all about them. However, you need to take care of yourself as well. Especially …
Though all mothers want to deliver their baby the most natural way, it may not be possible in all situations. The health condition of the mother and certain other complications can lead to a scheduled C-section. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, then the doctor will not take chances and recommend a C-section. A planned …
Looking for postpartum essentials and necessities? You absolute need these if products if you want to make the 4th trimester slightly more tolerable….I remember when I thought labor was the hardest part of pregnancy. Ha! Not so say labor can’t be brutal, but postpartum recovery is sometimes over a month of being in pain, uncomfortable, and sleep …
Featured Image: @hannahkeyesfit Finally, that moment is over!! You have become the proud mother of a little bundle of joy. You did not have to go through all the aches and pains as everything ended at the prick of a needle. Whether you planned or not, you have undergone a C-section. Though a C-section is …
Featured Image: @echtemamas This post is all about vaginal birth recovery tips so you can feel like yourself sooner rather than later. Although a vaginal birth is the most natural way of bringing a life into this world, it puts your body through a lot, both physically and emotionally. After hours of labor, sleep deprivation, …