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This week is World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7th). Postpartum moms have a lot of changes to adjust to, outside of taking care of a newborn baby. Sleep deprivation is the tip of the iceberg of mental and physical changes that a new mom may experience. For baby, everything is new and different. It can take…
Are you getting towards the end of your pregnancy? Have you heard from a friend or healthcare practitioner about perineal massage but aren’t really sure if it’s right for you? According to research, 40% to 80% of people who give birth vaginally will tear during childbirth. Perineal massage is an excellent way to help prepare…
Some women are concerned with having sex during pregnancy. There’s long been the argument that having sex may hurt the baby. Debunking The Myth The baby develops within a protective sac of amniotic fluid in the uterus. A mucus plug located at the bottom of the uterus blocks the opening of the cervix, keeping the baby…
While birth is the end of your pregnancy journey, many medical professionals and experienced parents acknowledge that a new mom’s physical and emotional experience is just beginning. The fourth trimester is the transitional period between childbirth and 12 weeks postpartum. Your baby is adjusting to a new world and you are adjusting to your baby. While…
The week of May 8-14 is National Women’s Health Week. It was created to remind women to prioritize their physical and mental health, especially for women who are at risk for cardiac disease, respiratory issues, obesity, and diabetes. Strategies to Help the Mind and Reduce Stress Signs of Poor Sleep Quality Strategies to Help the…