Postpartum
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 […]
Soothing Postpartum Sitz Bath Recipes and Products
I will never forget the first time I watched the movie “Look Who’s Talking” and heard the main character, Mollie, utter the following line: “Why don’t you try squeezing something the size of a watermelon out of an opening the size of a lemon and see how hot you look?” It certainly paints a picture […]
8 Postpartum Leggings Moms Can’t Stop Raving About
Imagine this, mama. You have a baby, you’re sore and swollen, and you have to zip up a pair of jeans. I’ve already lost you? Great, me too. Because when you’re postpartum, it’s all about leggings, friend. And as a mama who practically lives in leggings (our editor calls me the legging queen), I can […]
Tips and Tricks to Help with Postpartum Incontinence
A few weeks ago, I was watching a video by the hilarious Laura Clery. In it, she discusses all the random things you hear pregnant women bring up in conversation while carrying their babies. It’s no surprise that postpartum incontinence made the list. While she covers a range of wild topics, such as nipple pain, […]
22 Best Postpartum Swimsuits for New Moms to Feel Great This Summer
Swimsuit shopping has never been known as women’s favorite past time, and postpartum swimsuits add totally new frustration to the mix. Postpartum bodies are amazing–those stretch mark-filled bellies and loose skin have performed amazing feats, and they deserve to be celebrated. And yet, they aren’t the bodies we’re used to, and many women struggle with […]
10 Tips to Help Alleviate Your Postpartum Poop Anxiety
So, you just spent hours figuring out when to go to the hospital for labor; you got there and birthed your beautiful baby; and now you’re postpartum! Congrats, mama! You did a HUGE and amazing thing, and we’re SUPER proud of you. When postpartum mamas finally get home with their tiny new bundle, most of […]
Best Postpartum Swimsuits to Help New Moms Love Pool Days
Summer is fully upon us, and most of us are trying to spend lots of time outdoors since that’s where we’re told it’s safest to socialize. But I’ve had lots of moms tell me how hard they’re finding this trend. Their kids want to go to the pool or even on a beach trip, or […]
Knowing the Signs of Postpartum Anxiety Saved My Life
This is not about “normal" emotions after giving birth, but a serious mental health issue. We must try to understand dealing with postpartum anxiety.