Milk Blebs and Shooting Pain
What is a Milk Bleb? The Difference Between a Milk Bleb and Blister Causes of Milk Blebs and Blisters What Does a Milk Bleb Feel Like My Milk Bleb Story My Milk Blister Story Treating Milk Blebs and Blisters at Home …
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Parenting Challenges
Preventing 3 Year Old Behavior Problems After New Baby
For the first month or so after bringing home our new baby, I was surprised that my 3 year old had no apparent shifts in behavior. He seemed curious about and delighted by the new baby. Fast forward a month and this is when the …
The Best Baby Wrap for Summer – Nominating the WeeSprout Tencel Modal Wrap
A great baby wrap promotes bonding, provides comfort and offers convenience. And with a hot and fun filled summer ahead, finding the best baby wrap to use while out on adventures or at home getting things done is a must. Features of a Great Summer …
My Unplanned VBAC Birth Story
My first baby was an unplanned c-section and my second baby was an unplanned VBAC birth (vaginal birth after cesarean). The best laid birth plans, right? With my first baby, I was actually a little relieved when the doctor said my labor was not progressing …
Postpartum Anal Fissures: The Horrors and The Healing Process
Yep. Postpartum anal fissures. The Mayo Clinic defines anal fissures as small tears in the lining of the anus. One of the most painful issues a postpartum woman may experience, yet one of the least talked about. And given that the National Library of Medicine states, “…anal fissures occur …
Nipple Pain When Breastfeeding And How To Manage It
After going through Painful Breastfeeding as a New Mom with my first baby, I am happy to report that I have successfully managed nipple pain when breastfeeding with my second. I still experienced sore and painful nipples this second time around, but it never got anywhere near …
When Should Family Visit Newborn Baby?
Topics Considerations – When Should Family Visit Newborn Baby? 1. Know Thyself 2. Protecting Immature Newborn Immune Systems 3. Establishing Breastfeeding 4. Processing Postpartum Emotions Establishing Boundaries with Newborn Visitors 1. Give Yourself Permission to Have Boundaries 2. Practice Clear …
C-Section Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom and Baby
As far as my hospital bag was concerned, I was wildly unprepared after the birth of my first child. I had not yet prepared a bag when my water broke at 37 weeks, and I had not anticipated staying in the hospital for 5 days …
When Does Morning Sickness End?!
My second pregnancy was brutal in terms of morning sickness. Or should I say 24/7 sickness. Why it’s called “morning sickness” makes no sense to me. In fact, I often felt the worst in the evenings and in the middle of the nights. In the …
Sandwich Generation Planning
According to Pew Research, the “sandwich generation” describes, “those who have a living parent age 65 or older and are either raising a child under age 18 or supporting a grown child”. And they explain that the sandwich generation often is providing financial and or emotional support for …