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Self Care Tips for New Moms

Self-care isn’t just a bubble bath, or a pedicure. Sometimes it’s asking for help, saying “Yes” or even saying “No.” There’s this...

Motherhood, Grieving and the Feeling of Loss

When you see the words “motherhood” and “loss” together, you might automatically assume that only refers to mothers who have experienced...

Learning to Love my Mom Bod

Some women give birth and look exactly like they did pre-baby in no time. I was not so lucky. Pregnancy left me covered in stretch marks...

Hind Sight is 20/20

Looking back on my postpartum periods brings a smile to my face and makes my heart all warm and fuzzy. Not because they were perfect, but...

Thriving in the Postpartum Period

As many of you know, I am a postpartum doula with extra training and certifications in traditional holistic postpartum care. I believe...

5 Easy Ways to Stay Nourished Postpartum

Today, we mommas are bombarded with messages like “Get your body back!” “How to lose that baby weight fast!” and “Fit back into your...

Looking Back and Laughing

Taking care of a newborn and recovering from birth is hard work. It’s so easy to get overwhelmed as a new parent… Is baby getting enough...

Celebrating Motherhood

As we have moved from communal living, we have gotten away from our roots. We have lost our rituals and discontinued ceremonies that...