The First 6 Weeks Postpartum: A Week-by-Week Emotional & Physical Overview
Postpartum recovery can be… a lot. And most of the time, it’s different for everyone. Your body is healing from pregnancy and birth while your hormones do wild things. Emotions are high. And you’re keeping a tiny human alive — all at once. Remember: postpartum recovery isn’t linear. You may experience unpredictable moments and unique…
How to Prevent & Treat Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
You’re getting dressed one morning, glance in the mirror, and—wait… were those little squiggly lines there yesterday? Pregnancy comes with its fair share of surprises, but stretch marks have a special way of showing up uninvited, like glitter after a toddler craft project. Stretch marks are one of pregnancy’s most common souvenirs — and also…
5 Ways to Own Your Postpartum Recovery: Tell “Bounce-Back” Culture to Bounce
Somewhere between sleepless nights and healing stitches during postpartum recovery, there’s this unspoken expectation: Look like you never had a baby. And have your postpartum recovery wrapped up quickly. When you’re scrolling at 3 a.m… Is your feed filled with influencers showing off flat stomachs and baby nurseries straight out of a dream? Yeah. You’re…
Bringing Baby Home from the NICU: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Bringing your baby home from the NICU is a moment you’ve probably dreamed about—but if your baby was born prematurely or needed medical support, it’s also a moment that comes with a swirl of emotions: joy, fear, overwhelm, and even grief. You are not alone in this. In fact, 1 in 10 babies worldwide is…
Understanding Diastasis Recti: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
If you’ve had a baby recently… You might be looking at your reflection, thinking: “I don’t look like I used to.” You’ve probably noticed quite a few changes. And when you think about it, it’s a bit overwhelming. But what if, instead of getting caught up in those thoughts, you focused on something else entirely—being…
3 Steps to Safeguard Your Postpartum Boundaries
You’ve heard the stories, right? People who are unwelcome in the delivery room somehow find themselves there. Even though you asked. Even though you just wanted your partner and the baby there for those first precious moments. But no. Your mother-in-law, your grandmother, your sister… Whoever it is decided they were going to join in…
Your 4th Trimester Checklist: 10 Must-Haves
Congratulations, your little one is finally here (or almost)! Welcome to the 4th trimester, the crucial period after birth where you and your baby will undergo many changes. You spent many months preparing for this moment… You endured pregnancy and birth, and now postpartum is at your doorstep. Typically, the 4th trimester doesn’t politely knock on…
6 Postpartum Essentials You’ll Want To Have
Whether you are a first-time mom or not, the postpartum period can always surprise you. It is helpful to have an idea of what postpartum essentials you may need during this time. You might have ambitious plans for your maternity leave or high expectations for yourself as a new mom. While it’s perfectly fine to…
What No One Ever Talks About: Hormone Imbalance After IVF
You know that infertility is… Hard. You know that single parenthood is… Hard. IVF is hard too. We get it. However you arrived at undergoing IVF treatment… It isn’t for the faint of heart… and truly for people who want nothing more than to be a parent! We see you. So, if you’re reading this……
Helpful Recovery Steps For C-Section Healing Week by Week
What is a c-section? A c-section (cesarean delivery) is major abdominal surgery where your baby is delivered through an incision made in your abdomen and uterus. This happens when a vaginal delivery seems to be unsafe or risky. A few possible reasons a c-section might be needed include: You might be wondering… What happens if…
What’s Best For My Body? Your Personal Postpartum Birth Control Guide
You’ve made it! You’re finally no longer pregnant. I know at one point you convinced yourself you’d be pregnant forever. Your baby is here, and now you can breathe a sigh of relief. But, not so fast… You’ve recently survived labor and navigated a roller coaster of emotions. Now you’re in the newborn stage…neck-deep in…
Is This Normal? 5 Postpartum Red Flags To Keep In Mind
The postpartum period is a magical time. You’re somewhere between recovering from a battle wound and falling in love all over again. Think: Love Actually meets Saving Private Ryan. So much love. So much pain. Sleep is basically a mythical creature and the days seem to string along like an unraveling ball of yarn. You’re…