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life plus navigating modern Motherhood.
The Best Baby Books | Real Reads From Real Mamas
There's a lot to learn once you find out you're expecting. Not to mention, a gazillion different books on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Take it from modern mamas who have been there themselves. We've rounded up some of the best-loved books on the market. Madison | Pregnancy, Childbirth, and The Newborn: The Complete Guide @maddieskinx found comfort in this...
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Doula Diaries | Nurturing Newborn Mothers
Birth and postpartum doula, Sarah Vogel, has dedicated her life to nourishing and nurturing new mamas post-delivery. Homebirth mama to two little ones of her own, the care expert dives into “matrescence.” (Aka the transitional period when our bodies evolve from an autonomous human being into a sustainer of life for another). A rebirth of sorts, Sarah stresses the physiological,...
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POSTPARTUM AFTER CARE : NEW MAMAS TELL ALL
Without a doubt, postpartum has its moments of bliss. There's nothing better than nuzzling the little one that you've waited nine long months to meet. But what many books and blogs fail to mention are the physical and emotional challenges in those first early days. From leaking boobs to peri bottles, “padsicles” and postpartum hormones, we thought it was only...
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Bonding with Baby | Nursing Essentials for New Mamas
Chapped nipples. Poor latchers. Leaky breasts. You name it, we've heard it. Truth be told, most new mamas have a love/hate relationship with breastfeeding. And that's totally normal. Yes, breastfeeding is one of the sweetest bonds you can create with your little one. But as most new mamas can attest, it's not without its challenges. To help set you up...
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NORMALIZING BREASTFEEDING AND BOTTLE-FEEDING
Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, formula, a little of both... Whatever your feeding method, there are challenges. An emotionally charged conversation, many mothers carry grief over how their feeding journeys played out and the everyday struggles that come along with feeding our babies. As a breastfeeding counselor, lactation educator and IBCLC candidate I have worked with mothers that have felt both...
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DELIVERY DIARIES | BIRTH STORIES FROM BLANQI MAMAS
Ask any mama and they'll tell you that no two birth stories are alike. Whether homebirth, hospital, or hypnobirthing, every mama's journey is different. Empowering. Overwhelming. Exhausting. No matter your experience, one thing's for sure, childbirth is a life-altering experience that never quite goes as planned. Read on to discover four special birth stories from our BLANQI mamas. @mariwags “Ten...
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