No one told me about: postpartum bleeding
regardless of how your baby arrived - vaginally or surgically - you will have postpartum bleeding (aka lochia.) it is very similar to a period, only heavier and longer-lasting. this post breaks down everything you need to know about lochia.
What do i cover in a prenatal meeting?
Have you taken a newborn basics class and left with so many questions? A prenatal meeting will fix that! What is a prenatal meeting? It’s a 2-3 hour conversation where I give you tons of info about what to expect in the hospital and the first few weeks at home.
what new parents need…but aren’t getting
The last year has revealed to some what parents have known for a long time: parents often do not get the support they need in the fourth trimester and beyond. To thrive as humans and to make our children thrive, we need more. Here are just a few of the things new parents need.
what does a postpartum doula do?
You might hear the word doula and think of a birth doula, but a postpartum doula helps parents and family adjust during the fourth trimester.