Postpartum
Disposable Postpartum Panties: Do You Need Them After Birth?
Before the birth of my first daughter, as I wrote my hospital bag checklist, I think I assumed I’d be preparing for a runway show. Instead of actual postpartum necessities, I focused on cute nursing pajamas, buying a new robe, and packing a makeup bag (yes…MAKEUP!). Practical items like disposable postpartum panties were not even […]
Putting Together the Ultimate New Mom Gift Basket
From goodies and treats to postpartum essentials, there are plenty of things that most of us would love to have during those first few weeks of parenthood. That’s why one of my favorite gift ideas after childbirth is new mom gift baskets. Instead of buying parents a single item after the birth of their newborn, […]Is It Normal to Not Be Happy After Giving Birth?
New parenthood is often depicted as being filled with snuggly days that are all spent happily falling in love with a newborn. While you might already feel a strong bond with your little one, the truth is that many women discover that being a new parent isn’t always as rosy as those images on diaper […]
Styling the Perfect Going Home from the Hospital Outfit for Mom
Having a baby comes with a whirlwind of milestones and anticipated moments. From first baths to first poop explosions, there are a lot of treasured moments (and gross ones, too). The quintessential “we’re leaving the hospital with a new baby” photo op is one of those things. That’s where planning your going home outfit for […]
The Best Breastfeeding Snacks for Your Postpartum Body
Whether you’re preparing a postpartum recovery to-do list for yourself, or you’re putting together a new mom survival kit for a friend, be sure to add breastfeeding snacks to your shopping cart. Trust us when we say a nursing mother’s postpartum body relies on a whole lot of snacking. When I was pregnant with my […]
The 7 BEST Postpartum Diapers of 2022
When you’re trying to figure out what to wear after giving birth in a hospital, or you’re trying to pack your hospital bag for mom, postpartum diapers are probably the last thing on your mind. After all, who wants to celebrate the birth of their child while rocking an adult diaper? No matter how unstylish […]
The BEST 11 Postpartum Underwear Styles
When I was trying to figure out what to wear after giving birth, I focused on many different things. Finding stylish postpartum clothes that were cute enough for pictures but accessible enough for breastfeeding was at the top of my list. Little did I know that picking the right type of postpartum underwear should have […]
Postpartum Incontinence: It’s Time to Normalize Bladder Problems After Childbirth
Hopefully, after we’ve dealt with the trials and tribulations of pregnancy and childbirth, the reward is the beautiful baby we’ve brought into the world. Who would think that we’d also get an annoying little party favor to take home with us? Yep, that’s right, I’m talking about postpartum incontinence. While leaking urine after delivery isn’t […]
How to Support Your Postpartum Belly
As a young, naive girl, I assumed that the belly disappears and returns to normal once you have a baby. Imagine my surprise when the first of my friends popped out a beautiful baby girl, and her postpartum belly closely resembled a 6-months pregnant belly (which is TOTALLY normal, btw). Here’s the thing they don’t […]