Your Maternal Mental Health Matters
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.
Breast Feeding
How Cesarean Deliveries Impact Breastfeeding
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.
How Does COVID-19 Impact Breastfeeding Moms?
Research is ongoing as it pertains to COVID-19, on all fronts, and the impact it is having on moms and infants is only one piece of the puzzle. The data collected so far is small and not yet substantial enough to reach clear conclusions. But the good news is...
Why Wyatt's? (What You Can Know For Sure)
Expecting moms are basically professional decision-makers.
Hospital birth or home birth? Which diaper bag style - tote or backpack? Find out the gender of the baby early or drive everyone crazy with the anticipation of waiting until delivery?
So. Many. Questions.
When it comes to breast pumps, there are even more questions to add to the list:
How do I get a breast pump? Which pump is right for me? Do I need the portable version? How do I contact my insurance company about this?
It’s a lot, on top of an already overwhelming list. We get it.
Breast Pump Basics: How to Get One (At NO Cost to You!)
So, you’re expecting and planning to breastfeed your baby? Hooray! Fist bump; applause! And a pat on the back, to top things off. We love hearing that and we are cheering you on!
Breastfeeding moms are most successful when they are surrounded with support, and that can take on many different forms. It involves mom friends who have breastfed their own babies, in-person lactation counselors, helpful articles and other resources, as well as having the proper equipment on hand.
First things first, you’ll need a breast pump. Wondering how that works, exactly?