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It’s true, life after baby will bring many priority shifts and life changes. So yes, becoming a mother is challenging, and you deserve ALL the support you need from your partner and your support team, but don’t forget to take some time to check in on your partner periodically too. If you find yourself walking on eggshells trying to let friends and family know you prefer a no visiting policy after birth, check out these tips to help you let them know! Children or not, different seasons of life usually bring different changes we at some point grow from, it’s just parenting seems to expedite the process for some.

You’re a first-time mom and you’re overwhelmed by all the information surrounding childbirth. Now that you know what my top 10 labor tips are for first-time moms, let’s break these down a little further and help you figure out how you can apply them to your childbirth experience! If you’re stuck because the pandemic has made it nearly impossible to find a birth class in-person, don’t worry, there’s plenty of online birth classes taught by labor nurses and midwives that are just as good (in my opinion, even better). Squatting: Moms love the squatting position for labor because it’s awesome to help you open up your pelvis and birth canal to get ready for baby as he/she descends down!

By going savory over sweet, we can easily add in protein and veggies for a power-packed start to our day. But also, I always smile when I am shopping my local Kroger store and I grab Farmland brand because I think of my friends who are pig farmers and supply the Farmland brand. Stirring in red pepper, garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, italian herb blend or your favorite savory seasoning really transforms the oats. And last but not least, topping the oatmeal with Farmland sausage brings that extra protein that will help this breakfast power your body for whatever your day throws at you.

Thankfully, I learned soon thanks to the CDC, “Generally, moderate alcohol consumption by a breastfeeding mother (up to 1 standard drink per day) is not known to be harmful to the infant, especially if the mother waits at least 2 hours after a single drink before nursing. Generally, 1 small drink/day is not known to be harmful as long as it’s kept minimal and moderate ( according to the CDC ), however many experts don’t recommend drinking more than 1-2 drinks per week. The same way it got in, it’s slowly making it’s way out as time passes. Lastly, if you’re really worried or uneasy, use the , there really is no better way to be sure if your milk is safe or if you need to wait a bit longer before nursing or pumping.

Though signs of dehydration can come on fast, if it’s a milk supply issue, you will likely see the progression of signs increasing throughout your breastfeeding journey. So a good rule of thumb about “wet diapers” to follow is that baby should have 1 wet diaper on day one, two wet diapers on day two while continuing to increase to at least 6 wet diapers by day 5. Your baby won’t sleep through the night Night-waking is normal for ALL babies. In fact, most babies barely start consolidating their sleep around the 5 to 6-month mark, but it still doesn’t guarantee they will sleep through the night.

Unfortunately, most birth classes are NOT aimed to prepare you for a vaginal delivery after cesarean except for this one ! was created by a high-risk labor & delivery nurse who advocates and supports moms wanting to have a vaginal birth after cesarean. One of the most common concerns amongst moms preparing to have a vaginal birth after cesarean is a uterine rupture. Did you know that a “ successful VBAC is associated with fewer complications than an elective repeat C-section, a failed trial of labor after a C-section is associated with more complications, including a uterine rupture . Having a vaginal delivery after c-section IS POSSIBLE Having a vaginal delivery after a c-section is completely possible.

Whether natural postpartum hair loss remedies are your thing or you’re willing to try them all, this post will help you feel better about all the hair you’re losing. Around the 4 month postpartum mark, I vividly remember when the postpartum hair loss began. One of the easiest ways to help combat postpartum hair loss right off the bat is to add in a if you’re not already taking one! However, some women have experienced postpartum hair loss as early as 1 month or as late as 6 months postpartum.

As a first time mom who wasn’t actively trying to get pregnant, I had literally no clue what to do once I saw that positive sign. I now know that many prenatal vitamins drop the ball big time between not using quality ingredients or simply not enough. After much back and forth, I decided I wanted to try breastfeeding, but I didn’t take a breastfeeding class let alone know where to find one (you’re in luck, because eventually I did and is hands down the best I’ve ever taken). One thing I always share with first time expecting moms is that your journey into motherhood, whether trying to conceive or birthing experience, may not be what you expect.

This involves several factors like having a great healthcare team, but also includes your own education to know what to expect as you head into the delivery room. I’m the curly head behind the website Pulling Curls, the nurse behind The Pregnancy Nurse, and the creator of The Online Prenatal Class for Couples I’ve been a nurse since 1997 expect patients to know what’s going to happen, but I think people just feel better about how they handle themselves (which makes sense). Know how to get the information you need Talking to your healthcare team can certainly seem like a foreign tongue.

I think it’s so important moms feel empowered to advocate for themselves when needed and when to give themselves grace during a time that may feel out of control but is so normal to many of us (we just don’t often share it enough to make it known). I can’t even tell you how many times I thought back to my worst days dealing with postpartum anxiety or depression after my first was born and wondering what would’ve happened if I had a book like this? It could’ve made all the difference and maybe not, but I like to think since isolation and loneliness are two key components to adding fuel to the postpartum fire that maybe, just maybe, I could’ve recognized I wasn’t alone sooner. The Lovely Haze of Baby Days can cheerfully help more moms feel less alone and more supported, lets get this book into the hands of more mothers and more littles!