Constipation: Constipation is very common in new mothers, especially if they have had a C-section, or an episiotomy. Constipation may be a problem if you: · Regularly have to strain with bowel movements · Have hard or lumpy stools · Feel you are not emptying completely · Have less than three bowel movements per week Homework: · Increase fluid and fiber in your diet. · Try to add gentle physical activity, such as walking, to your daily routine. ·

"Sleep when the baby sleeps." - unsolicited advice from anyone who knows you have a newborn. Sleep: Newborn sleep is irregular, especially during that first month. Babies are adjusting to a new schedule, and have their days mixed up. Even up until age 1 year, 4-5 hours is considered sleeping through the night. What does this mean for parents, especially mothers? Broken sleep is to be expected, but makes the rest of your day really tough. Here are some realistic tips for mana

Almost every activity associated with taking care of your baby, from diaper changing to car seats, is done in a forward leaning position. As a result of this, coupled with some overstretched abdominal and pelvic muscles from pregnancy and delivery, your lower back may be feeling painful and tired. Knowing the best way to carry, lift and feed your baby can help keep your back in its best shape. Lifting your baby: Before picking up your baby, gently pull in and lift up your low

Positive affirmations, as guided by my amazing therapist, Suna had become integrated into my daily routine after my a traumatic birth in 2019. At first, it was a rote exercise. But after a few weeks and MANY repetitions of saying the same positive things, the anxiety started to lift. Slowly. And I mean slowly. As a recovering perfectionist, I wanted to overachieve in my healing process, wanted to speed up through the hard parts. Writing is part of that.  Shifting forward to 2

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