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Postpartum Mood Disorders

Postpartum Mood Disorders

When it’s more than the “baby blues” Here’s a fun fact: there are just shy of 4 million babies born every year in the United States.  That means almost 4 million women become mothers or add to their families, annually.  A not-so-fun fact: of those 4 million women, as...
My baby is manipulating me

My baby is manipulating me

It’s 4pm and I cannot put my baby down. The moment I set him down he whines and cries until I pick him up. This happens until bedtime. It’s 2am and the only way my baby won’t cry is if I hold him…again. It’s 8 am and my baby just wants to snuggle instead of play. My...
Everything you want to know about cesareans

Everything you want to know about cesareans

If your intention is to have a vaginal birth, your OB mentioning the possible need for a cesarean can come as quite a shock. There’s a lot to know about why they happen, how they happen, and what it means for your postpartum experience. As April is Cesarean Awareness...
3 Things no one tells you about becoming a mom

3 Things no one tells you about becoming a mom

Before our baby is born, we don’t quite know what to expect in the newborn phase. We typically think we are going to have a cute little accessory to dress in cute clothes and tote around everywhere with us. We don’t understand why people we know who have had babies...
5 Essential Tips for Mothers of Newborns

5 Essential Tips for Mothers of Newborns

Your newborn is a precious addition to the world but also requires an adjustment to your daily schedule. Here are some essential tips that should help.     1. Don’t try and force a schedule.  Infants are demanding but that should be expected. Though you may...