Restless Legs Syndrome During Pregnancy: 5 Things to Try When Your Legs Won’t Let You Rest
5 things to try in pregnancy and postpartum if your legs won’t let you rest.
5 things to try in pregnancy and postpartum if your legs won’t let you rest.
Did you expect the invisible weight of postpartum?
The constant decision-making.
The second-guessing.
The mental load.
The pressure to know what your baby needs.
The worry that you’re somehow getting it wrong.
The feeling that everyone else seems to be handling motherhood better than you.
HELP……. Is your baby waking all of a sudden, seeking more connection, playing, or wanting to eat more during the night? Were they sleeping better a few days or weeks ago? Are you concerned about what is happening? You are not alone! This is called reverse cycling and has been described to me as if […]
Newborn Sleep or lack thereof… Exhausted parent: Will I ever sleep again? Sibling: Will my parents have energy to play with me again? Family Pet: Why is this squeaky thing up ALL night? Sleep deprivation isn’t just exhausting; it can be debilitating, as it can impact mood, healing, milk supply, bonding, relationships, older siblings, and […]
I am finally here. You have waited 10 long months to meet me. Here is my love letter to you: Parenting is HARD. We know becoming a parent can be SCARY and OVERWHELMING yet JOYOUS and EXCITING all at the same time. We don’t come with a book of instructions or a HOW TO manual. […]
YES, yes you should. Even if you feel like everything is going well and you are feeling great, please schedule your 2, 4 or 6 week postpartum visit. WHY? It is important to have a physical and mental check up with your medical professional. He/She can reassure you that you are doing ok, assess any […]
Starting immediately after delivery, if your baby is healthy, parents can provide skin to skin contact. If your baby is born premature and taken to the NICU, the staff will allow you to place your baby on your bare chest when he or she is able. Being home during this pandemic has allowed me time […]
YES, it is completely normal! Newborn poop can be a mystery as it changes. It is hard to wrap your mind around your baby not pooping anywhere from 4-8 times a day, especially when you feel like all you do is change diapers in those first few days and weeks. Some newborns poop with every […]