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Beyond the Baby Blues: 6 Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Emotional Health After Baby is Born

Beyond the Baby Blues: 6 Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Emotional Health After Baby is Born

Postpartum Wellness

“Baby Blues” impacts an estimated 70-80% of new mothers and is characterized by mood swings, tearfulness, and feelings of overwhelm. However, they are not pervasive or severe. In the immediate postpartum time, the transient low generally follows the normal ‘high’ and...
What to Expect in the First Hour After Having a Baby

What to Expect in the First Hour After Having a Baby

Newborn Care and Parenting, Postpartum Wellness

Knowing what to expect in the first hour after having a baby can help smooth your transition from “pregnant” to “new mom.” There aren’t many moments in life that can compare to the first moments after baby arrives. Emotions can be high, the...
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Why Women Suffering Don’t Seek Professional Help

Perinatal Mood Disorders: Why Women Suffering Don’t Seek Professional Help

Postpartum Wellness

By Cecelia Quinn, Ph.D., LCSW *Sara was in her late 30’s when she became pregnant and she and her husband were ecstatic. However, her pregnancy included both physical and mental health concerns that increased with each trimester. Her physical discomfort included pain...
7 Ways to Recover and Get Off to a Good Start After Having a Baby

7 Ways to Recover and Get Off to a Good Start After Having a Baby

Newborn Care and Parenting, Postpartum Wellness, Supporting New Families

The first 12 weeks after birth, often called the 4th Trimester, have been recognized as a key period of development for your newborn. What is gaining more attention from doctors, educators, and our culture at large is the importance of mom’s recovery during this 4th...
8 reasons to hire a night nurse including getting you and your baby the sleep you need

8 reasons to hire a night nurse including getting you and your baby the sleep you need

Postpartum Wellness

So, what is a night nurse anyway? We get asked this a lot! “Newborn nanny” or “baby nurse” or “night nurse” or “newborn care specialist “refers to a childcare provider who specializes in caring for newborns. They may or may not have any medical training,...
Sleep, Mama, Sleep:  Understanding Postpartum Insomnia

Sleep, Mama, Sleep: Understanding Postpartum Insomnia

Postpartum Wellness

My daughter was born after a labor that had some twists and turns like most labors do.  She was born about 36 hours after my first organized contractions.  I was over the moon to meet my daughter!  I recall napping for maybe an hour or so after she was able to nurse...
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