Postpartum
How to Build a Postpartum Recovery Kit
Making the lists and checking them twice, but not in a holiday way? Expecting parents have so many lists to check off and bags to pack, and I’m here to encourage you to include this really important one: a postpartum care kit. When I was pregnant with Jack, all my friends from college were having […]
Your Shopping Guide for Bamboo Pajamas Women Will Love
Finding one single type of clothing that can benefit you at all different phases of your life might seem strange. But if you start wearing bamboo pajamas for women that’s precisely what you’ll get! Here’s the deal: organic bamboo cotton PJs are more than just a comfortable sleepwear option. They also boast a range of […]
We’ve Been Getting Postpartum Compression All Wrong. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Postpartum compression garments can be a great way to support your recovering body after birth by pushing your abdominal muscles back together, reducing swelling, and even increasing comfort. But many of the postpartum belly wraps people rave about actually do more harm than good. Why? They push your muscles downward, putting pressure on your pelvic […]
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 […]