Support for your journey as you become a mom and recover from pregnancy.
The best pants for after C-Section, during the postpartum recovery period. Options for all different occasions and styles. I stared blankly at my dresser drawers. I literally didn’t have anything to wear. Every pair of pants I owned were either maternity or a few sizes too small at two weeks postpartum. I signed and grabbed…
The best gifts for C-Section moms. The perfect gifts for first-time moms or new moms after a scheduled C-Section, unplanned, or emergency C-Section. “Don’t forget newborn diapers, wipes, and some high-rise granny panties,” I reminded my husband as he headed to the store. “Granny panties?” he questioned. “Yep.” The one postpartum item I’d decided not…
A list of 30 first-time mom registry must-haves. Every item is carefully curated based on what you’ll need for your baby. If you have no idea what to buy for your baby or need help with a first-time mom registry, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I gingerly sorted through my baby registry as I…
Essentials you need for breastfeeding after a C-section. The best tips to make breastfeeding a success after your C-section. “Is there anything you need?” my labor and delivery nurse asked as she pushed me into recovery. I’d done this before and I knew the one item I needed right away. “A breast pump,” I blurted…
C-section hospital bag essentials for moms preparing for a scheduled c-section. Everything you need to know about having a c-section, c-section essentials, c-section postpartum essentials, what to wear after a c-section, and c-section recovery essentials. As I gently lifted my belly, I found blisters had formed where the surgical tape had been removed. I dug…
Postpartum depression experiences with natural treatment solutions. For new moms who think they may be experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression. As I held my crying newborn for, who knew how many nights in a row, I cried alongside him. It was 1 am and I didn’t know what to do anymore. “I’m sorry, baby. Sorry,…
C-section postpartum essentials for moms who are preparing for a c-section. Grab these 7 things to prepare for postpartum after a c-section. I was startled awake by the sound of my newborn baby’s cry. Looking over at my husband, who continued to sleep as our baby grew more insistent, I realized I was on my…
What to wear after a C-Section to stay comfortable and feel confident with a scar, while breastfeeding. The best options for coming home from the hospital, lounging at home, leaving the house, working out, and going back to work. I frantically dug through my hospital bag, looking for one more outfit, hoping that I’d thrown…
This post contains everything that a first-time mom needs to prepare for her baby. Links and recommendations for daycare, newborn schedules, breastfeeding, pumping, and postpartum depression. Being a first-time mom is life-changing. You have a new person who you are bringing/have brought into the world and things will never be the same. It’s amazing how…
This is first-time mom advice for new moms, from a mom of two. In this list, you will find 10 things to help first-time moms along. Plus 3 tips to make things easier. I collapsed on my bed with my new baby on my chest. Never in my life had I been someone who could…
