Postpartum
Which Postpartum Pajamas Set Should You Wear After Delivery?
As I sat scrolling through Amazon looking at loungewear sets to wear after giving birth, I longed to find the perfect postpartum pajama set to make my recovering body feel good. Trust me; I understood that no PJs would entirely erase the discomfort of bringing a baby into the world. Still, I figured if I […]
We’ve Been Getting Postpartum Compression All Wrong. Here’s What You Need to Know.
When you think of postpartum compression, what do you imagine? Are you picturing a selection of corset-style tops that squeeze nine months’ worth of growth back into pre-baby form? If so, think again, because that old way of shaping our bellies after baby can also contribute to some serious women’s health issues that, believe us, […]
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 Coming Home from 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
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 […]