Afterbirth & Aftermath: The First Few Days Postpartum
Because the weirdness doesn’t end with pregnancy. Join us for the launch of Bounce Back, Amalah’s sequel to Zero to Forty, where postpartum is not a four-letter word.
Because the weirdness doesn’t end with pregnancy. Join us for the launch of Bounce Back, Amalah’s sequel to Zero to Forty, where postpartum is not a four-letter word.
Having a great time! Wish you were here! Try the mystery meat with a side of jello!
This week, Amalah and Alexa discuss preemies, extended hospital stays, casseroles, stupid relatives and Google University.
A good postpartum support network of friends and family is essential…but do they really have to stay at your house the whole time?
How to cope when introducing your newborn to siblings and/or pets doesn’t go as smoothly as you hoped.
…exercise? Get pregnant again? Eat sushi? A quick n’ dirty rundown of postpartum timetables.
Answer: YOU DO
Amalah chats with Jonniker about colic, reflux and other things that turn your perfect newborn into a terrifying hellbeast.
Is it worthwhile, a load of nonsense…or something akin to a medieval torture chamber?
You’ve packed everything but the kitchen sink. But what if you’re out and you NEED THE KITCHEN SINK? (Yep, it’s time to relax and streamline.)
Having a baby can complicate your relationship with your parents and in-laws. Here’s a guide which identifies the more troublesome varieties of grandparents.
Newborns and holidays = quadruple the insanity. No, I’m not sure why that math works either.
I do not think those words mean what the tabloids think they mean.
When did you first take your baby OUT PLACES? Did you have your doctor’s blessing or just your common sense?
10 easy ways to help your mom help YOU in the early days after childbirth.
What to do about overstepping parents, in-laws and other assorted assvice-givers during the stressful first months of parenting.
So you’ve got the baby to-do list under control — now take some time to pick up a few things for yourself.
How I went from undersupply to Milk Machine the second time around.
A first-time mom-to-be wonders where all the practical advice on pumping and bottle-feeding is.
Breastfeeding maneuvers for maximum sleep potential.