We watched Pieces Of A Woman (so you don’t have to) and these are our thoughts on how the film portrays home birth, loss, and pregnancy and postpartum experiences.
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9 Things No One Tells You About C-Section Recovery
Whether you are electing to have a C-section or if it happens as an emergency, you deserve to feel supported and know what to expect once you go home. Here are 9 things you may not know about C-section recovery, but absolutely should.
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How To Keep Sex Fun When You’re Trying To Conceive
The most romantic day of the year is coming up and we want to share a (not-so-secret) secret: one of the surest ways to dampen the mood this weekend is to schedule in sex. Now we know that sounds harsh, but stay with us! We hope you’re planning on intimacy this weekend, but because it’s […]
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Have You Heard of Period Poverty? Here’s Why It’s Getting Worse
Did you know the average woman will spend 10 years of her life menstruating? Periods are a pretty big deal and need to be normalized, as does access to period care products. So let’s talk about period poverty and what we can all do about it.
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Self-Care Made Simple: How To Make It Part Of Your Daily Routine
2020 proved how resilient we all are. And 2021 is showing us that we have even more untapped strength to get through this ongoing pandemic. But it’s still hard. We know your physical, emotional, and mental wellness is being tested, so we’re working with our experts to create even more wellbeing support for you, mama. […]
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How To Talk To Your Partner About Postpartum Depression
Being a parent is…unique. Incredibly rewarding, but sometimes really, really tough. Parenthood can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions, and it’s okay to not love every minute of it. It’s also important to talk about how you’re feeling, and know when to get the help you deserve. Researchers believe many women with postpartum depression go […]
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How To Nourish Yourself with Gratitude
While we’re all familiar with the idea of nourishing our bodies with food, many of us aren’t so familiar with how to nourish ourselves mentally and emotionally. And for our overall health, this is just as important. Life can often be so busy that focusing on our mental and emotional health just feels like something […]
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Pregnancy Insomnia: Why It Happens & How to Deal With It
If you are (or have been) pregnant, you’ve probably been offered this well-meaning piece of advice: “get as much sleep as you can before the baby arrives because you won’t be sleeping much after they do!” Makes sense, right? And you desperately want to follow the advice… but what if you can’t? You toss and […]
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Seasonal Depression May Hit Harder This Year. Here’s What to Know.
It’s been a tough year for so many reasons, but as we lose that bright summer sunshine and the weather gets colder, some of you may notice your mood and energy levels feel lower than usual. If it feels like more than just the “winter blues,” then you may be one of the many people […]
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Protecting Your Mental Health As A Mama: How To Deal with Patronizing Advice & Pushy Remarks
One thing that is frustratingly unavoidable as a mother or mother-to-be is the constant stream of “advice” on the subject of pregnancy. Other people will happily tell you everything you should — and shouldn’t — be doing, often according to their personal opinion. For so many women, that pressure starts even before you get pregnant […]
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Skin-To-Skin Care: Why It’s So Important For Parents & Baby’s Healthy Development
After you give birth to your baby, the very first thing you’ll want to do is hold them in your arms. But certain things such as C-section deliveries, surgical procedures such as episiotomies, or even just newborn examinations and care routines can stand in the way of you holding your newborn directly after birth. Rest […]
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How To Make Your Home Cozier & More Comforting During Lockdown
Hey mama, how are you doing? There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and we don’t need to list it all here, because we know you know what’s up. But we do want to take a moment for a collective deep breath…. In…. and out…. OK, that feels a little better. Let’s […]
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