New Mom Care

How to Adjust When Your Newborn Ends up in the NICU

By Lisa Curcio

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Bringing a baby into the world is an amazing and wonderful thing. Most of the time the only things a new mom will have to worry about after delivery is how to get enough rest, when to find time to take care of herself and of course how to care ... more »

How to Ease Afterpains After Giving Birth

By Heidi Gonzales

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After giving birth, the uterus must return to its pre-pregnancy size. To do this, the uterus contracts and causes cramps that can vary from mild to very strong. These uterine contractions are known as afterbirth pains. The first few days after ... more »

How to Prepare for the Postpartum Period

By Heidi Gonzales

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The postpartum period for families can really be a challenge. Things are usually chaotic for a while between the lack of sleep, diaper changes, feedings and visitors. The old saying, "a little preparation can go a long way," really is true when ... more »

How to Regain Sanity While Staying at Home With Kids

By RayLynn

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Staying at home with your children is a wonderful thing to do, but it’s also easy to lose your sanity while you do it. You can regain your sanity with just a few little things that don’t take much to do, and will be well worth it in the end... more »

How to Salvage a Sense of Self as a Mother

By thembeka

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Becoming a mother is a beautiful experience.Every aspect of motherhood will fill you with wonder and complete love. You will learn about parts of yourself that you never knew existed. Yet within all of motherhood’s loveliness, there is also a ... more »

How to Tighten Pelvic Floor Muscles After Childbirth

By ashleighmiller

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Pregnancy and childbirth are almost sure to weaken that oh-so-important muscle group, the pelvic floor. The weight of a growing baby puts pressure on it, and with a vaginal delivery, you can experience bruising, stretching, and tears of the ... more »

How to Treat Thrush with Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE)

By Stephanie Duszynski

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If the cause of sore nipples during breastfeeding is Candida (yeast), an effective treatment measure is the use of Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE). Apply the *diluted* liquid grapefruit seed extract to the nipples after a feeding... more »

How to Alleviate Engorgement

By Heidi Gonzales

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Engorgement is the term used to describe the overabundance of milk in the breasts. Engorgement usually happens when your milk first comes in, which is just a few days after delivery. However, it can happen at other times as well. Engorgement is ... more »

How to Cope With Leaving Your Twins Behind at The NICU

By Rodney Southern

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One of the hardest things to do as a new parent is to leave your baby behind when you are released from the hospital after delivery. If you have twins, then it is twice as hard, and every tip helps. Read on to learn some coping strategies to ease ... more »

How to Feel Sexy After Giving Birth

By thembeka

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Although incredibly empowering, difficult and beautiful, giving birth does not make most women feel sexy. And it does not typically allow for a woman to quickly and easily return to her former sex kitten self. Whether she felt sexy before her ... more »

How to Prepare for Postpartum Recovery

By oneloved

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Most women know to stock up on everything they'll need for their new baby, but what should you have on hand for your own recovery after childbirth? These tips will help make sure you have everything you need for a comfortable and joyful ... more »

How to Respect a Hot Mom

By Sadie's Mom

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New moms go through a lot of sleepness nights, body issues and massive hormone changes. Here's how to make her feel good and compliment her without looking like a jerk... more »

How to Support A Postpartum Mommy

By oneloved

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New mothers need lots of tender loving care. Here are some tips to help you be the best support she ever had!.. more »

How to Survive the Postpartum Pain After Vaginal Delivery

By Krisse2420

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Postpartum pain after vaginal delivery can be very frustrating. All you want to do is spend time with your new bundle of joy but you have pain slowing you down. Here are some tips and tricks to ease the pain and speed up your recovery... more »

How to Treat Engorged Breasts

By CCrock

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Around 2-3 days post partum, the breasts normally become engorged (swollen and uncomfortable) due to the increase in blood flow and start of milk production. Here are some measures you can do to relieve engorgement... more »

How to Adjust After Birth

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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Having a baby changes your whole world. Even women who always knew they wanted to be moms and planned for it for years are blown away by the sheer time and energy it takes to love and care for a newborn. You've read all the books and have the ... more »

How to Avoid Emotional Eating

By jesseng

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It is an undeniable fact that food makes us happy. For many of us, we self-medicate by eating carbs. Although it is not the end of the world to indulge once and a while, it is important to not use food as your main source of comfort... more »

How to become a doula!

By KMD92405

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This article is going to give you the information you need to become a doula. The following is taken from doula.com What is a doula? A doula is a professional who provides emotional, informational, physical, and practical support for the ... more »

How to Survive the First Six Weeks with a Newborn

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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You're bringing home your baby and life is now complete. Then why are you so tired? Everyone feels overwhelmed after leaving the safety of the hospital and having to go forward alone at home with their baby. Here are some tips for saving your ... more »

How to Treat Sore Nipples

By CCrock

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Sore nipples can really take away from the joy of nursing your newborn. Some soreness in the first few days is normal, but if they get really sore, try some of these ideas for more comfort. If the pain gets too severe for these comfort ... more »

How to be a Hot Mom

By Sadie's Mom

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You've been through the weight gain, the mood swings and the fact that somehow a human being emerged from your own body! That's a badge of honor, and that can make you one hot mom... more »

How to Get Back in Shape After Having a Baby

By Quinn Daly

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Okay, if you are one of those women who only gained 15 pounds went you got pregnant, then this isn't for you. See, I've been in pretty darn good shape my whole life - never overweight, worked out regularly and ate healthy. But damn! When I got ... more »

How to Handle the Baby Blues

By Heidi Gonzales

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After you deliver, you may go through a difficult time adjusting to life with a new baby. You may experience what is called the "baby blues." If you experience the baby blues, you may cry for no apparent reason, feel slightly depressed and may ... more »

How to Keep Your Young Child or Baby Safe

By mgonza12

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Here are some tips I learned along the way in raising my two, very active boys... more »

How to prepare for a new baby

By rachelachin

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I found that when I was pregnant, many older mums would say unhelpful things like: "Oh, you'll have your hands full" and "life will never be the same again". It actually frightened me, because they would be negative but ... more »

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