I wanted to do a recipe share along the postpartum recovery theme. I decided to go with two recipes this time. I feel like one may be a little out there for some because it uses pigs feet and then a second one that is perhaps a bit more accessible for those turned off by the feet, a chicken soup with a Chinese flare. The pig trotter soup is curtsey of The Woks of Life and the State of Return Chicken Soup is brought to you by Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen.
Read MoreThe fourth trimester, is often referred to as the postpartum period, is a crucial phase for mamas, papas, partners and the newborn as they transition and adapt to their new roles. This period, which spans from birth to three months of age, is marked by significant changes and challenges. Remembering the importance and safety of this time is so important.
Read MoreThe postpartum period is a very exciting, terrifying and overwhelming period. This time is one of healing, learning and physical emotional exhaustion. And, as we should, we often use this time to focus on momma and baby. We think of their needs, their healing and comfort. What is often overlooked is daddy or co-parent needs. This post is focusing on awareness around the postpartum time for dads and partners. Daddy blues and partner postpartum depression is a very real and important thing to address so lets talk about it.
Read MoreDoctors diagnose one in four U.S. women during their lives with a pelvic floor disorder. If you’re not sure what or where the pelvic floor is, it’s a remarkable set of muscles and tissue that form a sling or “hammock” around the pelvic floor. It protects the pelvic organs, including the bladder, small bowel, and rectum. It also supports the uterus and vagina in women and the prostate in men. The pelvic floor helps with important functions such as urinating and defecating, sexual intercourse, and childbirth. Keep reading to learn more about the muscles and tissues of the pelvic floor. Then find out which problems can develop when they’re too tight or weak, and discover how to prevent or treat them.
Read MoreIn my previous blog post I touched on setting boundaries when discussing emotional health, but I wanted to dive into it deeper because it is important for your health, your partner's health and babies health. The amount of change that is coming to your world is huge and one of the best ways to ease into that is setting up some boundaries. This will allow for bonding with baby, self care for momma and direction for papa or partner on how to be helpful and involved. Boundaries will also help your friends and loved ones understand where they can help and when it may be too much. You may be wondering how will I know what my limits are?
Read MoreOver the next few posts we will be talking about emotional health and strategies to keep in touch with our mental health. Todays topic is emotional health and changes postpartum.
This is a big topic and one that I want to spend some time with. Pregnancy and birth require so much of us physically and mentally and both aspects require attention and both are equally important. I want to emphasize how valid and important it is to meet your emotional needs during this postpartum period.
Read MoreRecently I have been working with a lot of brad new mama’s, which is super exciting and also got me thinking about women’s bodies post labor and all the things big and small that go through changes. This also got me thinking about how it would have been nice to know what to expect. I mean no one told me how my sweat would turn into this awful foul smelling mess. I mean I have to wear deodorant now! Thanks kid. So lets dive in a touch on some of the lovely and not so lovely things to expect with your body once the little bundle has arrived.
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