Babywearing...have you tried it?
Many mothers herald babywearing as a total life-saver. By using special carriers, slings, or wraps, a mom can carry her baby with her wherever she goes while being hands-free.
Did you know babywearing also encourages the breastfeeding relationship? It's true! Wearing your baby has been shown to increase breastfeeding duration.
Did you know that up to 1 in 5 moms will experience a perinatal mental health illness?
1 in 5.
Your mental health matters, mama. It matters immensely.
The reality is that ⅓ of you moms reading this have, or will, deliver your babies via cesarean. Some of you will plan for it and others will be thrust into it.
No matter your birth plan, risk level, previous experiences, or preferences, you should be prepared in case a c-section is the means by which you get to meet your baby.
Newborns don't do much besides sleep and look cute, so that should make bringing one home a total breeze….right?
We wish!
It’s because they don't do much that often creates the challenge - they rely on your for basically everything.
Since the newborn phase can be a little tricky, we’ve compiled some smart and helpful hacks you can implement to make your life just a tiny bit easier so you can focus on your tiny human!
One of the best things you can do for your postpartum mental health to prevent feeling overwhelmed is create systems for your daily life. This frees up mental space by establishing structure and making choices in advance so they can't bog you down all day long - which is immensely helpful in the demanding season of new motherhood.
That’s why it’s so important to think through the logistics of breastfeeding specifically and prepare as much as possible. Optimizing your baby’s nursery is a great start!
