Hey mama. You're having a baby soon? O-M-G! Ok, no time to waste. There's so much to do. But first things first, we need to get you geared up with the perfect postpartum outfit for the hospital and to head home in. And to do that we need to answer one BIG, IMPORTANT question. Do you have to wear a hospital gown after delivery? N-O. Abso[...]
Experiencing painful sex after giving birth? You're not alone. Trust me, you likely won't just be hopping right back in the saddle for a while. But when you are ready, you'll want some expert information on how to go about it. Fortunately, pelvic health specialist and bright ball of energy, Jeanice Mitchell (PT, MPT, WCS, BCBPMD), is here to help u[...]
Hey pregnant mama! You're here because you're looking for a customizable, free birth plan template, right? Keep reading. I've got you covered. But first, let's go through exactly what your options are and what each of them actually mean otherwise no template will provide any value to you at all. My friend, Chelsey of Both Hands Doula, provided[...]
Your little bundle of joy has arrived! Now what? Here are 14 things to do after you have a baby. I wished I had a checklist to cross off after I brought my son home from the hospital, so I made one you can keep handy. We'll go through everything on the list quickly. And keep reading for a downloadable version you can print! But before we ge[...]
Looking for some powerful, free printable birth affirmations? I've got you covered mama. Keep reading to download them. But first, what exactly are birth affirmations? I didn't find out about this concept until long after I had my son, but I'm definitely a fan of affirmations in general. So I did some research to find out more. What exactly a[...]
Although I've never had a c-section myself, I know postpartum recovery in general can be a difficult experience. So I wanted to put together a list of dos and don'ts after c-section surgery. You may be surprised to learn that almost 31% of births are cesarean sections (woah), which are commonly done to deliver twins or if a baby is in the (feet down[...]
Are you also wondering what does a postpartum doula do? After a ridiculously rocky entrance into motherhood, I decided there had to be a better way to go about becoming a mother. So I interviewed birth and postpartum doula, Chelsey Cooper AKA Both Hands Doula, for answers. Doulas are trained to provide non-medical care and act as advocates[...]
Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Wondering how to make padsicles? Giiiiirl. Today, I'm going to answer all your questions about the latest trend in postpartum recovery. -- EDIT: Since posting this article, I've had a great conversation with Both Hands Doula about what she prefers for healthy healing over padsicles. I'm going to[...]
How many times have you heard a mom say, "no one told me that about pregnancy"? I lost track! There are countless books on the topic, so why is so much of this skipped? Because sometimes those things can be awkward to talk about, embarrassing to admit, and just plain gross. Well don’t worry mama, I got you. Here is a list of what to expect in pre[...]
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