Statistics show that 1 in 3 babies are delivered via c-section. Whether it was planned or unplanned, recovering from surgery can be painful and overwhelming; here’s everything you should know as you navigate postpartum after a C-section.
Missed out on our first live? Tune into the full recording with key takeaways here! From postpartum nutrition to pelvic floor therapy and belly binding, Gigi dives into the 5 essential services for recovery & wellness.
The pressures of the holiday season can feel even heavier for a new mom, making it even more essential for families and friends to be on the watch for signs that she may be struggling. Here is a list of common conditions, and the differences.
You know what to expect for the birthing process, but what happens after you give birth? We explore everything from the vagina after birth to your little one’s health tests, including the Apgar.
When Joyce struggled to find time during her fellowship, her village stepped up to fill in the gaps. Joyce shares her perspective on her "systems", making decisions and course-correcting as she goes.
Shaniece is an imperfectly perfect Mother of Two, Wife, and Educator amongst many other titles. Hear her birth stories and how she took learnings from her first experience to strategize and advocate for herself the second time around.
Even with all the information you’ve received from your friends, family, and targeted ads, a question or two about pregnancy, birth, postpartum might be lingering in your mind - so, we've teamed up with our Chief Health Officer to answer them.
Whether you’re thinking about trying again right away or avoiding pregnancy to focus on yourself and your current family, it’s important to understand your postpartum fertility. In this article, we cover the answers to 4 major questions.
There are guides out there that talk about what to expect by week during pregnancy — but what can you expect for postpartum? Though every mom’s postpartum will look different, there are large themes in each week that will be to your benefit to understand and prepare for in advance. Here’s our official guide to the first 6 weeks after birth.
Postpartum nutrition is important, but when you’re barely getting 3 hours of sleep a night, cooking and consuming nutritious meals every single day seem like an unrealistic luxury - but actually, it can be a reality with the right amount of help and prep! That’s why we’ve curated a list of 5 hearty dishes that can be cooked, frozen and easily reheated in a pinch, and provide essential nutrients for the recovering mother.
After 40 weeks of a restricted diet, you might be tempted to pop open a bottle of champagne and swing back into your diet - but nutrition and a balanced diet is especially important in postpartum, for both your and baby’s long-term health.
Even before the celeb moms started talking about it on Instagram, postpartum care was considered essential but often overlooked. Thankfully, the awareness surrounding the importance of proper recovery in the “4th trimester” is higher than ever - read on to learn about how postpartum care started, and how it has evolved through history.
It’s no surprise that you seldom hear about a woman experiencing one, given that all such conversations are carried on in hushed whispers - but 15-25% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, and it's time to break the taboo and the silence.
They’re back! After a 40-week break, your periods are looming on the horizon, waiting to return and signal fertility once again. So, what are the most essential things you need to know? In this article, we answer some of the most frequently answered questions so that you can get a head start on what to expect.
Watching the Olympics, you may begin to wonder if you, too, can test out your Olympic fantasy. However, postpartum exercise may not be as simple as watching the Games and feeling inspired to show up at the gym to crush a crazy workout. Your body has undergone an incredible feat of delivering a child, and working out may be a little different now.
