Tag: postpartum
How Do I Stop Feeling Anxiety About My Baby Breathing?
Dear Mom, if you’ve stumbled to this page, let me tell you right away: Worrying about your baby breathing and whether they may suddenly stop is perfectly normal. I did it for 5 months on end and used to check his breathing whenever I woke up at night. Sadly, SIDS happens, although incredibly rarely, and […]
5 Perfect 15-30min Recipes to Lose Mommy Weight [Post-Breastfeeding]
Ever since I gave birth, I tried to eat healthy and stay healthy. However, while I was still breastfeeding, I didn’t want to get on a specific diet regime. My milk supply was already lowered and I wasn’t going to risk lowering it further by not getting enough protein into my diet. At that point, […]
What I Learned From my Difficult Labor Experience
When my water broke at 10pm on February 21st, I was certain I’d get to meet my baby boy soon – next day for sure! As it turned out, I didn’t meet him until 36+ hours later. Because that’s how long it all took. From the moment my water broke to the moment I got […]
Best Breast Pumps Covered by BCBS
Table of contents Great news for new moms: if you’re covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, you have access to the leading bread pump brands. Most plans will cover the cost of double electric breast pumps, and I’ve selected the top 5 best breast pumps covered by BCBS. Trust me, a good breast pump is […]
13 Best Maternity Leggings That Don’t Fall Down
Table of Contents: As I’m writing this, I’m sitting comfortably in my bed, in my favorite pair of maternity leggings. Despite being aware that I’ll only need them for some 7+ months (including the postpartum period), I now own two pairs of those, one pair of wide maternity pants, two maternity skirts, and one dress. […]