As my husband and I sat in a very well-decorated waiting room, I joked that the nicer the doctor’s office, the more likely something is really...
One Year Postpartum: Fighting for Health
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Postpartum
Recovery Tips After C-Section
It seems ridiculously unfair to have to recover from major abdominal surgery while simultaneously caring for a newborn. On the other hand, cesarean...
Five Must-Haves: 0-3 Months
What do you actually need to survive your first few months postpartum? Assuming you already have the basics like diapers and wipes, here are five...
Meet Lactation Specialist Laura Crocket
In the recovery room after my c-section, a nice woman popped her head in and cheerfully asked if I needed lactation support. She was at least the...
Why I’ll only use organic baby formula
Heading home from the hospital with our newborn, I told my husband I wanted him to stop and grab some formula in case we needed it. I figured the...
Capsule Wardrobe for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Let's be honest, shopping for pregnancy and postpartum clothes is rarely fun! Do you buy your non-pregnancy size in maternity clothes or size up in...
Pumping and Nursing Bras to Live In
Before pregnancy, I picked my outfits by how easily I could get away with not wearing a bra. Then somewhere during the second trimester, my breasts...
Everything I Wish I Originally Knew About Breast Pumps
Out of all the things I was terrified about being pregnant and having a baby, I wasn't concerned about breastfeeding. In my head, I thought it was...
Gut Health During Pregnancy and Beyond
Where are my IBS girlies at? I've had less than optimal digestion since I can remember and there have been a few specific times where I've made...