New Mom Care

Catching the flu while you are recovering from labor and delivery, learning to breastfeed and care for a newborn is a lot for a woman to handle. Recovering from the flue while you are...

Processing your birth experience, whether good or bad, is important and normal. You will inevitably have questions about the process. You may want to know what could have been different or what...

Are you wondering how to help the mom of your new baby? Here are some things my husband and I learned when it was our turn.

Newborns are hard to handle, especially for those who are just entering the world of motherhood. You may think you are completely prepared for the transition, but in reality, you have no idea...

The emotions that you feel after birth can sometimes be very confusing. You may find that you are happy and content one minute, yet you are crying and inconsolable a few minutes later. A broad...

No matter how ready for motherhood that you may feel, nothing can prepare you for the reality of having a newborn baby in your care for the very first time. It is one of the most overwhelming,...

Caring for a newborn is a twenty four hour a day, seven day a week task. When the newborn baby sleeps, he or she doesn't sleep long. When awake, the baby is mostly on an every two hour - three...

When your getting a bit overdue and want to induce labor naturally, there are some great options. Pitocin is the standard hospital way, but perhaps you can take matters in your own hands and...

It takes great dedication and patience to raise a healthy and happy child. Parental duties start on day one of the baby's birth. It takes a lot of planning and studying to brace the challenges as...

Congratulations, you have just had your first baby. You are home from the hospital and you have hit the ground running. It will take time to adjust to your life now as a new mother, so don’t try...

Bringing in an new life to love and cherish is one of the greatest feeling you will experience.While we are still in awe at the new life that we created,we still desire to have that pre-pregnacy...

The postpartum period (delivery to six weeks) is a trying time. Your body is adjusting to not being pregnant, you are learning to become a mother and trying to keep up with the things you did...

Nothing is more life-changing than becoming a mother. So many emotions come crashing in just as those pregnancy hormones are rapidly falling. One moment you're so happy, and the next you're in...

Post post-partum effects thousands of women. It can be extremely frustrating to the point where the mother may feel hopeless and helpless. That is why it is so important to have support at this...

The greatest joy of a woman’s life often is starting a family. A new baby is a time of excitement and a time of change. Many new mothers find that returning to work is a little scary and...

It seems such a daunting task to eat healthy after your baby is born. There is no time to fix a healthy meal or make healthy choices . But no matter how hard it seems, you can still eat healthy...

The postpartum period can be challenging, even if you have a partner. Mothers can quickly become withdrawn and isolated with all of the new responsibilities. It is important to avoid isolation as...

Everyone imagines an ideal birth for their baby, but each birth is unique and often very different than what you envisioned. If the birth does not go exactly as you planned, you may have feelings...

After giving birth, your perineum may be swollen and sore from stretching. If you had an episiotomy or a tear that required stitches, the pain may be more intense. Taking care of your perineum is...

You waited 9 months for your newborn, you took parenting and birthing classes and then things went wrong and your little one took the Cesarean path into the world. Needless to say, neither your...

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...

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...

As someone who has recently had a baby (I have a 6 month old daughter), I usually feel tired and very frumpy because I spend all day taking care of my baby instead of myself. I love spending time...

How is a new mom supposed to find time to exercise? Determination is the answer! Here's how to squeeze in exercise after having a baby.

Are you a new mom wishing for more sleep? Here's how to make it happen.

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...

Weight watchers is a great weight loss program. Most women trying to lose their pregnancy weight use the point system where foods based on calories, fats and fiber are assigned a certain number of...

Labor and delivery is a life changing experience for the new mother. In addition to having to take care of a new baby after labor and delivery, you also have to take care of yourself. Recovery...

A postpartum doula comes after the baby is born to help the new family. While tasks vary depending on the doula, most postpartum doulas will help with basic household chores, run errands, do basic...

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...

Smiles and laughter often intertwine with moodiness and tears when a new baby is brought home. After the experience of labor, a new mom can use some help.