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Embracing the First Month Postpartum: Essential Needs and Gentle Care
As the joyous whirlwind of welcoming your little one into the world settles, I am extending the biggest congratulations to you on this beautiful journey of motherhood. The first month postpartum is a time of immense change, both physically and emotionally, and, as a mom of seven, understand the importance of providing support and guidance during this transitional period. This is all about the essential needs for the first month postpartum, ensuring you have the tools and resources to navigate this precious time with confidence and ease. 1. Nourishing Nutrition: During the initial weeks postpartum, prioritizing nourishing foods is crucial for supporting your body’s recovery and energy levels. Stock up on…
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Foods I Make Sure To Eat As A Postpartum Mom
Postpartum is hard. What makes me sad, as a mom, is seeing how this entire experience from conception to postpartum just isn’t celebrated more educated about enough. What we’ve been led to believe by society just isn’t true and it’s especially on point with postpartum care for Mom. How are we supposed to take care of our newborn and ourselves when we don’t know what that looks like? I try my hardest to share about how important rest is postpartum. Items that make this time easier for baby and Mom. Also dairy free meals that are easy enough for a spouse or loved one fix to help nourish. Growing and…
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3 Easy Dairy Free Meals To Eat Postpartum
After having six kids, I can tell you with 100% certainty that resting is so important for you to do postpartum. I know this might be out of your comfort zone per say but you will never regret letting your body heal verses overdoing it and causing it damage. Read more about why resting postpartum is important. It’s also extremely important to nourish your deleted body while it’s trying to renourish itself and your newborn. If you’re blessed to have people bring you meals, that’s helping out a lot. So make sure to eat! If you’re depending on a spouse to cook for you, listen up! This is for you.…
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My Top 3 Favorite Nursing Bra Brands
I’ve nursed six babies. That’s countless hours that I’ve had to make sure there is easy access to milk. I think it’s pretty easy to say that investing in high quality nursing bras is important. Think about how often (if you’re nursing) you will wear one. Don’t worry, I’ll wait. With comfort and quality in mind, I’ve rounded up my all time top 3 favorite nursing bras. Each of these keep me from spilling out while remaining comfortable and breathable. I also like that they aren’t bulky and don’t make me feel like I’m wearing an old school padded bra like my grandma! Click this link to shop my favorite…
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Why I Suggest All Breastfeeding Moms Use a HAAKKAA
If you’re about to have a baby or just had a baby and nursing, then I strongly urge you use a HAAKAA milk catcher when you’re nursing. The HAAKKAA is made for breastfeeding and pumping moms. I’ve used it with my last three babies and WOW it has really been a major perk while postpartum and wanting to start a milk supply but not wanting to pump. It is perfect for those who have baby latched to one side, and are experiencing a let down on the other side. I always attach to my other breast while nursing and then take the collected milk and store it in the freezer.…
