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!
Postpartum is NOT one-size-fits-all. Even if you’re the only “all” we’re talking about.
Ahh, breastfeeding. It battles with sleep as the #1 topic on the mind of new moms.
This week, Amalah and Alexa discuss preemies, extended hospital stays, casseroles, stupid relatives and Google University.
Sometimes a baby isn’t your only souvenir from Pregnancy & Childbirth Land.
Amalah interviews Catherine of Her Bad Mother fame for some honest talk about tears and episiotomies. Hold onto your pants, ladies.
A good postpartum support network of friends and family is essential…but do they really have to stay at your house the whole time?
Eating healthy and staying hydrated are important during your pregnancy — but they also play a big role in postpartum recovery.
How to cope when introducing your newborn to siblings and/or pets doesn’t go as smoothly as you hoped.
It’s not always just the blues. The signs of postpartum depression are not the same for every new mother — sometimes PPD can manifest as postpartum anxiety or anger, rather than depression.
Because you’re not gonna lose the baby weight reading blogs on the couch. TRUST ME.
Confession: I have not cleaned a litter box since February 2008.
Coping with regret, sadness and the sense that you’re being ridiculous when you don’t get the birth experience you dreamed of.
How to know if it’s Thrush.
I’m just a hunk, a hunk of burning boob.
Not enough milk, too much milk, or just about right? Just call me Goldiboobs and the Three Breastpump Settings.
Okay, somebody probably did try to tell me, but I probably wasn’t paying attention. PAY ATTENTION, YOU!
That first time, I clung to that six-week no-sex window for as long as I could. The second time… not so much.
When your baby has a birth defect. Two amazing parents tell the story of their amazing little man.