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3 Ways to Get More Sleep With a Newborn

Did you ever imagine exactly what sleep deprivation feels like? Did you expect to feel more tired than ever before? More irritable than during your worst PMS episode? Often angry at your partner for no good reason at all? And annoyed beyond all possibility by everyone...

Let’s Talk About Post-Weaning Depression (Because It’s Real)

We hear quite a bit about postpartum depression, but there’s a lesser-known chapter of motherhood that deserves more attention: post-weaning depression. If you’ve stopped breastfeeding and suddenly feel emotional or just… off, you’re not imagining things. This is a...

Dealing with Pregnancy Announcements and Social Expectations

Learning you're pregnant is an amazing moment of life, and what comes after is quite the ride (to say the VERY least). Whether you shout it from the mountaitops the moment you find out, or wait until a future date to make your big announcement pregnant, you'll find...

Postpartum Mental Health and Endometriosis: What New Moms Should Know

Becoming a mom is one of the most transformative times in a woman's life, and with it often come significant changes—physically, emotionally, and mentally. For moms with endometriosis, a condition already known for its painful symptoms and impact on well-being, the...

Labor and Delivery: Signs, Stages, and What to Expect

If you’re counting down to your due date, you might be feeling a mix of excitement, nerves, and a lot of curiosity about how labor and delivery will actually unfold. It’s normal to wonder about every twinge or feeling at this stage. While everyone’s experience is...

Balancing Work and Pregnancy: Tips for Working Moms-to-Be

Being pregnant and working full-time? That’s no small feat! With the demands of work and all the changes pregnancy brings, there’s a lot to juggle. But don’t worry—you’re not alone. With some planning and a bit of self-care, you can make this time more manageable and...
‘Tis the season to be selfish

‘Tis the season to be selfish

From the moment you find out you’re expecting, it seems like those living outside your womb start expecting, too. That is…expecting more out of you. Though these wishes and...

What to expect during the third trimester

What to expect during the third trimester

You’re so close! You’re into the third trimester and the final stretch of pregnancy! If things are suddenly feeling very real and you’ve found yourself with a few questions,...

The New Mom School Mama Difference

The New Mom School Mama Difference

News flash mamas and mamas-to-be…. you don’t have to do it alone! No matter what stage of motherhood you are at, New Mom School is here to support you. We will pair you with moms...

FAQs about postpartum mental health

FAQs about postpartum mental health

When is it more than the baby blues? The postpartum period can be a time of high emotion. Life changes, upheaval, and hormonal adjustments can all contribute to feelings of...

Summer Mom Hacks

Summer Mom Hacks

Isn’t it great that the weather is starting to warm up!  Summer’s nearly here, and we’ve been featuring our favorite warmer-weather Monday Mom Hacks via our socials all month....

Embracing Postpartum Support

Embracing Postpartum Support

Hey Mamas (and mamas to be), As a mother, I’ve learned what my range of capabilities are when it comes to parenting my children. I know my strengths, and I know when it’s time to...

Why is my baby crying?

Why is my baby crying?

Let’s face it, there can be a lot of crying with a newborn in the house. It's very common for babies to cry, and there can be many reasons why your baby is crying.  Wet diaper,...

Must-Read Parenting Books

Must-Read Parenting Books

Let’s face it, we moms barely have time to pursue any interests outside the core family functions and the luxury of reading a book cover to cover might be a thing of the past....