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Recovering from a Tear or Episiotomy

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Not every baby has a tiny head, is born at the perfect speed and in the perfect position, and not every woman is blessed with the abilities of “Stretch Armstrong” when it comes to childbirth; so it’s not surprising that more than half of women either tear or have an episiotomy during labor. It’s extremely common and unfortunately, recovery can be quite painful. But, there are some things that you can do to make it a little more comfortable. One of the best things you can do to help the recovery process is to take two or three brief, shallow … Continue reading →

When You Disagree with the Hospital

Last week and into this one, I shared our personal story of how we felt coerced into staying in the hospital with our 3rd daughter, Meghan. To read that story you can check it out here (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). I shared the story because I think a lot of moms feel sabotaged in their breastfeeding efforts by nurses during their hospital stay immediately following the birth of their baby. I think sometimes, parents disagree with the hospital staff but are either too tired to fight or don’t feel like they have any rights. However, as parents, you … Continue reading →

New Moms Are at Risk for More than PPD

One of the largest studies ever conducted on postpartum mental illness has found that first time moms are at a much greater risk for a variety of mental illnesses during the first three months after giving birth. Not just post partum depression but other more serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The Study Danish researchers looked at the records of one million women over a course of 32 years from the time their child was born. According to their data, new, first time mothers are seven times more likely to be admitted to a mental hospital for … Continue reading →