Postpartum

The First Few Weeks

While exactly zero percent of motherhood is easy, the first few weeks are unique in the challenges they bring. Here's a bunch of posts dealing with some common issues that crop up so you feel less alone and more prepared.
The Best Reusable Postpartum Underwear
Recovery C-Section New Mom Shopping Vaginal Birth Postpartum Gear
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The Best Reusable Postpartum Underwear

By Kayla Young
How to Make Padsicles: Easy Instructions for Postpartum Cold Packs
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How to Make Padsicles: Easy Instructions for Postpartum Cold Packs

By Amy Morrison
DIY Postpartum Recovery Station
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DIY Postpartum Recovery Station

By Jessica Solloway
10 Tips for Handling Visitors After Birth
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10 Tips for Handling Visitors After Birth

By Amy Morrison
7 Ways to Survive Life With a Newborn and No Family Support
New Mom Support Survival Tips and Tricks You Got This Parenthood
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7 Ways to Survive Life With a Newborn and No Family Support

By Caitlin Brown
Remedies for After Birth "Exit" Care
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Remedies for After Birth "Exit" Care

By Amy Morrison
Postpartum Bleeding and Blood Clots (Fun or what?!)
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Postpartum Bleeding and Blood Clots (Fun or what?!)

By Cindy and Jana
Babies are Just Like Cake – Cut New Moms a Break
Care Guilt Mental Health Parenthood Stay At Home Mom Survival The Hard Shit You Got This New Mom
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Babies are Just Like Cake – Cut New Moms a Break

By Amy Morrison
Postpartum Constipation: Lessons From My Circle of Hell
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Postpartum Constipation: Lessons From My Circle of Hell

By Anneliese Lawton
The Truth about Postpartum Hair Loss: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Body Image New Mom Recovery Tips and Tricks
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The Truth about Postpartum Hair Loss: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

By Emily Ramirez
Tips From a Doula - How to Survive Postpartum
New Mom Parenthood You Got This Mental Health Survival
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Tips From a Doula - How to Survive Postpartum

By Alexis Edwards
20 Things I Learned From My First 4 Months of Parenthood
New Mom Parenthood You Got This Stories
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20 Things I Learned From My First 4 Months of Parenthood

By Amanda Lane Cumming
4 Unexpected Truths From the First Month as a New Mom
Encouragement New Mom Parenthood Popular
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4 Unexpected Truths From the First Month as a New Mom

By Shelby Vogel
Showering After Labor, an Old Wives Tale?
Labor + Delivery New Mom Fears
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Showering After Labor, an Old Wives Tale?

By Amanda Pampuro
What Happens After Giving Birth – 10 Things to Expect
Body Image Mental Health Popular Recovery Survival The Hard Shit You Got This Being Pregnant Prepping
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What Happens After Giving Birth – 10 Things to Expect

By Amy Morrison
Life with a 10 Week Old Baby - What I’ve Learned So Far
Cribs Lessons New Mom
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Life with a 10 Week Old Baby - What I’ve Learned So Far

By Liz
Motherhood, One Week In
Parenthood Survival New Mom
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Motherhood, One Week In

By Shannon Day
Shit that Sucks as a New Mom – and How I Made it Through
Mental Health New Baby New Mom Parenthood Survival The Hard Shit You Got This
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Shit that Sucks as a New Mom – and How I Made it Through

By Jess Allen
Mom Groups: Heaven or Hell?
New Mom Parenthood Pros and Cons Survival
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Mom Groups: Heaven or Hell?

By Amy Morrison
Things I Stopped Doing With My Newborn
Care Crying Dads Encouragement Lists Mental Health New Baby New Mom Parenthood Prepping Recovery Survival Tips and Tricks You Got This Popular Being Pregnant
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Things I Stopped Doing With My Newborn

By Amy Morrison