I once sat at the feet of a new mother who had given birth just days before. She looked exhausted and a bit scared as she passed her newborn baby around to the anxiously awaiting family members. I saw myself in her stare, remembering what it was like after my first child was born. Feelings …
The Yin-Yang of the 4th Trimester: My experience becoming a mother of two Read More »
There may be a lot of things you’re feeling anxious about, but having what you need for the hospital doesn’t have to be one! Pack your bag by 36 or 37 weeks as the baby could come earlier than expected. Essential day-to-day items can wait but be prepared to grab them when the time comes. …
Becoming a parent is a life-changing, thrilling and remarkable experience! However, there is a common tendency for mothers to feel guilty about anything that happens to their baby, whether it be inside or outside their control. We live in a world where onlookers are quick to point fingers and shame mothers for ANYTHING that they …
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You are a pro at breastfeeding, you got everything figured out, and you might be at the point where you feel this is a normal daily task for you, like brushing your teeth or eating breakfast. But it’s time for another adventure in your breastfeeding journey. Your baby has begun teething. Maybe it is just …
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Mi primer hijo nació a principios del año 2021. Debido al manejo del dolor, pasaron varias horas antes de que intentara a amamantar. Cuando ya estaba lista, las enfermeras preguntaron si quería intentarlo. Por supuesto, dije que sí. Vi el amamantamiento como un deber como madre. Estaba ansiosa, pero determinada a tener éxito. Una especialista …
My first child was born in early 2021. Due to pain management, it took several hours for me to attempt nursing. When I was ready, the nurses asked if I wanted to try breastfeeding. Of course, I said yes. I saw breastfeeding as my duty as a new mother. The idea of nursing came with …
Welcoming a new baby can be an exciting time for a couple. From putting together a nursery, buying baby clothes, and picking out a name, there’s a lot to look forward to! For married couples expecting a new baby, there are certain safeguards that can be put in place to prevent a marriage from falling …
La salud mental de las madres es muy importante pero no hablamos mucho de la depresión postparto porque culturalmente vemos que el embarazo y el postparto son épocas de plena felicidad. No queremos aceptar que también son muy estresantes y que enfrentamos mayor vulnerabilidad de la salud mental. Las madres sienten presión social para sentirse y parecer feliz todo …
Ya pasaron 10 minutos. Necesitan ir a una cita del doctor, pero tu niño insiste en ponerse sus propios zapatos. Habría sido mucho más rápido hacerlo tú misma, pero el niño insistió. Aliviada y lista para salir por la puerta, chocan los cinco y dices: “¡Buen trabajo!” Hablemos de esa frase, “Buen trabajo”. Se ha …
Having a birth plan is a growing desire for pregnant women. First introduced in the 1980s due to increased medical births, birth plans have been a source for many women to relay their preferences during and around the time of childbirth. If you choose to have a written plan in place, take some time in …
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