Postpartum
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 […]
Postpartum Loungewear and Pajamas for New Mamas
Postpartum recovery can be really uncomfortable. Your body will be SORE. One way to remain as comfortable as possible is with postpartum pajamas. Learn about our favorites!
Everything You Need to Know About Postpartum Belly Wraps
Sometimes I get mad about all of the things I didn’t realize were available to me during and after my first pregnancy. Postpartum belly wraps, for example, would have been a welcome addition to my postpartum recovery. Thankfully, though, by the time my second kid rolled around, I’d learned a thing or two and decided […]
What to Wear After Giving Birth: The Best Postpartum Clothing
As I worked through my “getting ready for baby checklist” during my first pregnancy, packing up my hospital bag essentials was a point of confusion for me. While I assumed I could reasonably leave my flat iron at home, figuring out what to wear after giving birth seemed impossible. I felt torn between worrying over […]
What Are Postpartum Padsicles? The Best Kept Secret for Postpartum Recovery
When it comes to childbirth, many expectant soon-to-be parents spend ample time thinking about things like packing their hospital bag for mom or writing a birth plan. What they don’t tend to focus on, is postpartum care, which includes tasks like making or buying postpartum padsicles. In all honesty, that’s probably because they don’t understand […]
20 Postpartum Recovery Kit Must Haves to Ease Recovery
When we prepare baby registries and plan nurseries, we get excited about all the precious things our new babies will need. But a major essential is missing during all this new baby preparation–focus on what YOU need too, mama, including postpartum must haves! Dreams of cute babies get you through the harder moments of pregnancy, […]
Should You Hire a Postpartum Doula? Everything You Need to Know
So, you’ve heard the birth stories and are fully aware of how challenging those first few weeks after delivery can be on your postpartum body. Have you ever heard anyone talk about having a postpartum doula, though? After birth, not only are you trying to adapt to life with a new little human hanging around […]
15 Best Pregnancy Leggings of 2023
Let’s talk about maternity leggings, or as I call them, “my very best friends during pregnancy.” And trust me, they’re going to be yours, too. All my friends call me the legging queen, and for good reason. I subscribe to the notion that leggings are pants, and when you’re pregnant, they’re kind of life. The […]