Tag: postpartum

When Postpartum Depression Takes You By Surprise

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If we're friends in real life, or you follow me on Facebook, you might be surprised to hear I have postpartum depression. I was surprised...

The First Hour after Birth: A Baby’s 9 Instinctive Stages

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The First Hour after Birth: A Baby’s 9 Instinctive Stages So much effort is devoted to preparing for labor and birth throughout pregnancy, but what...

Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga: Helping Moms Live a Pain Free...

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We all know that pregnancy and the postpartum period can be difficult for moms. Our bodies go through intense changes and sometimes (unfortunately) traumatic...

2015-2016 Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Guide

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We are so excited to present this new resource of expecting and new moms! We know that pregnancy and the postpartum period can be...

Postpartum Depression and the Medicated Mama

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Hey there you reading this blog, would you believe that two months ago I had locked myself  in the bathroom, was listening to my...

10 Breastfeeding Tips from Not an Expert

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I am not a healthcare professional or lactation consultant, nor do I have a lot of experience with breastfeeding. I'm a first time mom...

Look Ma, No Hands! De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis and the New Mom

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When I was a new mom, the thing I wanted more than anything else was a working set of opposable thumbs. I wanted to...

The Importance of Postpartum Nutrition

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There is no doubt that giving birth requires phenomenal physical, emotional, and spiritual energy. I certainly felt zapped and depleted for weeks after giving...

The Stages of Sex After Kids

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"The BVTMB is getting real this week about a sometimes taboo, but important topic...S-E-X!  Our team is sharing the good, the bad, and the...

“4th Trimester” Postpartum Essentials

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The first time I heard of the "4th trimester" I kind of shrugged it off, thinking it was just one mom being dramatic. Thankfully...

Honoring The Postpartum

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How many of you began cooking, cleaning, or leaving the house within the first week postpartum? How about returned to exercising and work before...

Hip to Heart Postpartum Doula Training

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Do you love connecting with other women? Do you enjoy helping new moms through the early weeks and months of motherhood? Maybe you are...

My Postpartum Must Haves

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Postpartum recovery can be rough. Especially when there are so many demands on your time and energy as a new momma and we are...