Postpartum Tips and Stories

Every mom has a list of things they wish they knew sooner. Here are a few things I have learned as a mom of four. Topics include: breastfeeding, facing fears, and postpartum nutrition.

Postpartum Journey

  • Baby in a striped shirt crawling on a wooden floor with toys in the background

    Every Postpartum Journey is different

    I have 4 kids and have struggled to get back to my weight from before having kids. Here is what I have done and a lesson I learned the hard way after the birth of my fourth kid. 

    Weight loss 
  • Child sitting on a chair with a surprised expression indoors

    Moms are also Homemakers

    Moms are also homemakers. Here is a story about what I decluttered this year and how it helped me. 

    Homemaker 
  • Person holding a baby with a neutral background

    Don't Rush your Postpartum Recovery

    I was excited to have a productive weight loss journey and didn't properly rest during my fourth postpartum. It set my recovery back. 

    Rest 

Common Struggles

  • My Baby is up at 3 AM!

    What do you do to stay awake at night with your newborn? Here are some things that helped me stay awake and some things that made it worse. 

    Night 
  • Woman holding a baby on a couch in a home setting

    If Breastfeeding is Natural, why is it so hard?

    I tell the story of breastfeeding my oldest and how it compares to my other three kids. In addition, here are 6 breastfeeding tips for both the first time mom and the seasoned mom. 

    Breastfeeding 

  • First Motherhood Lessons

    I tell two stories of lessons I learned with my first baby: tar diapers and spit up. These lessons taught me to be calm in stressful situations. 

    Calm 

Nutrition

  • Supplement bottle labeled 'Postpartum Joy' with capsules on a patterned background

    A Guide to Postpartum Revitalization

    There are several essential nutrients for postpartum: vitamin D, Omega 3, and more. 

    Nourish your body 
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    Vitamin D Deficiency in Postpartum

    Vitamin D deficiency is common after having a baby. Get sunlight and supplements in order to combat it.

    Vitamin D 

  • Sleepless Nights: Daytime Survival Tips

    You're tired. How do you survive the sleep deprivation that motherhood brings without coffee? Here are 6 tips for surviving on less sleep. 

    More Energy 

Birth Stories

  • Child playing with a blue and green toy on a tiled floor.

    I felt the Contractions (even with the epidural)

    My third child's birth was painful. Three things could have helped me: relaxing, healing before labor and changing positions.

    Contractions 
  • Newborn baby wearing a pink hat and green patterned outfit in a hospital setting.

    My First Natural Birth

    My husband and Ina May's book helped me during a natural delivery. Moms need support to get through the hard things. 

    Natural 

  • First Born Birth Story

    TBD

Motherhood Tips

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    Facing fears in Motherhood

    There are plently of fears in motherhood. I explain a fear my son went through at the dentist and how it relates to being a mom. 

    Fear 
  • Mom holding a plastic bag with groceries and babywearing on a street

    Getting out of the house as a mom

    Here are some essential tips for getting out of the house with a baby and kids. 

    Getting out 
  • Two children, one in a dress and the other in a onesie, standing on a door with a fire extinguisher above them.

    Controversal Decisions in Motherhood

    What is the right decision? From day one of motherhood, you will be faced with many different decisions and wonder which option is best. 

    Decisions 

Mom Tips Part 2

  • My Secret to Managing a Home

    It is hard to manage a home. My secret to a clean home is to teach my kids to clean. Here is how young I teach my kids and how I do it. 

    Secret 

  • I just need 5 minutes

    There are days in motherhood where everything goes wrong all at once, before it's even noon. I tell the story of a really stressful day and what I do on those days to regain my sanity. 

    5 Minutes 

  • Almost Losing my Daughters

    TBD

Postpartum Depression

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    What is Postpartum Depression?

    Learn to recognize the signs, causes and treatments for postpartum depression. This blog also contains a helpful tip for helping someone with postpartum depression. 

    Signs 

  • What can cause Postpartum Depression?

    What causes postpartum depression? Three known causes are tramatic birth experience, lack of support and emotional/physical shifts after giving birth. 

    Causes 

  • How to be positive in Motherhood

    It's easy to bond over negative stuff in motherhood. Here are two lessons I learned recently about motherhood: seeing the positive side and getting time to myself. 

    Positive 

Mom Tips Part 3

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    New stage of Motherhood

    Are you ready for the next stage of motherhood? No one is. Here is a story about potty training my daughter when she was ready but I wasn't. 

    New Stage 
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    Emergnacy Prep with Kids

    What do you do in an emergency? I had some close calls for emergencies and it opened my eyes to how unprepared I was. Here are some tips for becoming more prepared. 

    Prep 
  • Child pushing a stroller with a baby inside on a tiled floor

    Helpful kids

    How do you nutrue a helpful kid? Here is a lesson I learned with my second kid and what I did different with my third kid. 

    Helpful