Tag: postpartum
How Long is the Fourth Trimester?
December 8, 2021
How long is the fourth trimester and what can I expect from it? The fourth trimester is not really a...
Mom and Baby, The Fourth Trimester
What is the Fourth Trimester of Pregnancy?
November 2, 2021
The concept of the Fourth Trimester is a fairly new term for one of the most difficult parts of pregnancy....
Postpartum Week One, The Fourth Trimester
Does the first postpartum poop after birth hurt?
July 20, 2021
A common new mom fear is that the first postpartum poop after birth will hurt. Here’s the scoop, plus nurse-approved...
8 things you should know about sex after birth
July 16, 2021
There are 8 things you should know about sex after birth before it’s time to actually do it. As a...
3rd Trimester, Mom and Baby, Pregnancy
What to Pack for the Hospital
February 3, 2021
Here’s what you need (and don’t need) to pack in your hospital bag from a mother baby nurse and mom...
Baby, Mom and Baby, Newborn, Postpartum Week One
How to Swaddle your Baby: a step by step guide
December 13, 2020
Here’s your step-by-step guide on how to swaddle your baby like a pro! Swaddling is a great comfort technique for...
Mom and Baby, The Fourth Trimester, Wellness
Belly After Baby
November 24, 2020
Your belly after baby: a safe postpartum core workout. Let me start by saying your body is amazing! You grew,...
Mom and Baby, Postpartum Week One, The Fourth Trimester
How do I take care of my perineum after birth?
November 1, 2020
Postpartum Recovery Care for your Episiotomy, Tear, or Bottom. As a mother-baby nurse for over a decade, I have helped...
Beauty, DIY, Mom and Baby, Wellness
Coconut Oil Unrefined vs Refined: What’s the Difference Between them?
October 9, 2020
Coconut oil is incredibly versatile and widely available. Let’s take a look at coconut oil unrefined vs refined, what the...