Babywearing, the practice of carrying your baby close using a baby carrier, is a time-honored tradition that offers numerous benefits for both infants and caregivers. Understanding these advantages and selecting the appropriate baby carrier can not only free up your...
What are safe exercises during pregnancy? Does it matter if I am rather active to begin with? Will exercising increase my chances of miscarriage? Should I do kegels? What are kegels, actually? The questions can go on and on… and who can you trust to give you the right...
Your breastfeeding journey: engorgement, saggy breasts, sore nipples, leaky ducts and everything in between. How often do I need to nurse my baby? In the first weeks, your baby will normally nurse every 2-3 hours, but they might get a longer stretch in (hopefully at...
Your baby has grown inside of your uterus and been connected to your blood supply for 40+ weeks. After delivery of your baby and the placenta your uterus is left with an open wound. Your body quickly works to contract your uterus and seal off all of the blood vessels...
You just gave birth – AMAZING! Time to learn about your different muscles so that you can do a pelvic floor contraction, start postpartum exercise and regain your strength! What is the pelvic floor and why does it matter after birth? The pelvic floor is a group of...
