As a new mother, you’ve probably noticed that taking care of yourself and a new baby at the same time is next to impossible. How are you supposed to make sure you are getting what you need to thrive when you are on call 24/7, responsible for keeping a new human being alive and happy? It’s no wonder that […]
How to Practice Self-Care as a New Mother
While there are many surprises and challenges that await you in motherhood, one of the biggest shocks may be time management, or the feeling of being overwhelmed. No matter how happy and fulfilled you may be as a new mom, if you don’t take time out of your busy day to take care of yourself, […]
Maternal Mental Health Awareness
Beginning this week, April 30th – May 6th, is “Maternal Mental Health” Week and we wanted to help support and raise awareness of the challenges that women face in becoming a mother and the significant life adjustment that impacts women and their families. Approximately 1 in 5 women will experience some form of mood disorder […]
The Emotional Impact of a Miscarriage
The loss of a baby is one of the most devastating losses a couple can experience. Unfortunately, there are many who do not understand the significant impact this type of loss can have on the ones experiencing it. This is a great article that helps walk through the emotional journey through grief experienced because of […]
Mommy Brain
Here is a really interesting article on how pregnancy literally changes a woman’s brain! http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/22/health/pregnancy-brain-changes/index.html