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Let’s face it, those first few weeks (and months) with your newborn can be intense.
To help, we’ve put together 10 New Mom Survival Tips. It’s everything we think you need to know that the books don’t tell you.
We hope these new mom survival tips give you the confidence and reassurance to survive and thrive through the fourth trimester and beyond.
You may be new to this Mama and feel like you have no idea what you’re doing, but here you are, and even if you don’t believe it, your mother instincts know just what to do. Your body knows, just as it did these last nine months of carrying your little one, exactly what your new BFF needs and wants. It’s biological, its instinct. It’s motherhood. Quiet the noise of social media and friends and family members that make you second-guess yourself, so you can hear what your gut says and get in tune with your baby.
When is it more than the baby blues?
The postpartum period can be a time of high emotion. Life changes, upheaval, and hormonal adjustments can all contribute to feelings of overwhelm and play a role in postpartum depression (PPD).
Postpartum Support International is the USA partner organization for the global maternal mental health task force and they have suggested some answers to commonly asked questions. We’ve collated the top five for you to consider in deciding when, if, and what treatment you may consider.
Pregnancy is a miraculous journey filled with moments of joy, anticipation, and wonder! However, for many expectant mothers, it can also bring along physical discomforts that can impact their overall well-being. The Baby Bump Mobility Protocol is a series of full-body stretches that can be done on your own or with your partner, to help enhance range of motion and mobility as your body changes with pregnancy.
We've got your back (and your baby bump) covered with simple exercises and techniques that help you navigate the physical changes of pregnancy with ease. Get ready to move comfortably and stay active throughout your pregnancy journey!
A few years ago, when I started my practice, I noticed that I was getting only emergency calls from mothers experiencing different problems. The work in private practice is very different than the hospital one. At the hospital, I used to witness the first latch of many babies, and I used to talk to them about the do’s and don’ts of breastfeeding.
Unfortunately, I don’t have many opportunities anymore to tell mommies what to expect in the first days and weeks or what they can do to prevent future problems. But if there’re any future moms or very new moms reading this, I can assure you that you will need to know these six essential things to survive your baby’s first days of life.
Studies have shown that early Skin to Skin practices increase the levels of oxytocin in mothers and babies and facilitates the latch.
Take this 5 minute assessment to understand your pelvic floor health.
So many expecting moms think, “I took the classes at the hospital and I don’t need to pay for new friends, I already have friends that have babies.”
We completely understand where you’re coming from. You’ve done all of the prep work and you have lots of friends who are mamas – why should you pay to meet other moms? Isn’t that what your friends are for?
But here’s the thing.
There is a huuuuuge difference between having friends who have 6-month olds, 1-year olds, and 3-year olds, and having a group with moms who have babies the exact same age as yours. Once your friends have passed the newborn phase, they’re having a completely different experience than you are. Sure, they might remember it was hard, but they won’t be able to relate to you in the way that people going through the exact same thing will.
We’re coming to you today with a Public Service Announcement: Basic grooming, personal hygiene, eating, sleeping and running errands for your family is NOT self-care!
At New Mom School we are on a mission to educate moms on what self-care really looks like and to give you the tools and the resources to ensure you get enough of it!
Because if Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!
This year, World Breastfeeding Week took us in unimaginable circumstances. The whole world is struggling to adapt to a new reality.
I had big plans to celebrate this week. Cool campaigns to raise awareness, including gatherings, pictures, and videos. However, COVID-19 came to change our plans.
I can't deny that I was frustrated and off of ideas. But, then I thought about how much connected I've been with my family, my friends, and my clients, more than ever before. Maybe this is not a time to show and do, but to communicate and deliberate.
I decided to pick the strongest statements in the breastfeeding world and bring them to my platform to raise some thoughts and open discussions.
I see pumps all the time in my job; I listen to mothers and how they feel about so many different brands; I watch videos, read manuals, and talk to companies’ experts… And I know choosing the right pump for you could become a real challenge. Based on my work experience, and also as a mother, I thought it would be helpful to share some tips and things to consider when you pick a pump…
- Manual pumps
- Electrical single pumps
- Electrical double pumps
- Hospital rated pumps (which are also double electric pumps)