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05 Jun Fertility After Cancer: What You Should Know

Posted at 11:12h in Cancer, Health, Medical Concerns by Jessica Boardman 0 Comments

If you have a new cancer diagnosis, talk to your doctor about ways you can preserve your fertility before treatment.

Hey Mama! In honor of National Cancer Survivor Day on June 4, 2023, let’s take a closer look at how cancer affects a woman’s fertility and some of the current options to preserve it.

08 May Postpartum Anxiety, Panic & OCD

Posted at 09:50h in Health, Postpartum, Postpartum Depression by Jessica Boardman 0 Comments

In honor of Maternal Mental Health in May, let’s look more closely at postpartum anxiety, panic, and obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD). Postpartum anxiety, panic and OCD is part of a broader classification of postpartum mood disorders, which also includes postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Postpartum anxiety disorders are very common in women, often occurring immediately or within 4-6 weeks after giving birth. Postpartum anxiety is characterized by fearful and distressing thoughts or feelings after the birth of the baby.

17 Apr 5 Essential Tips for Recovery after a C-section

Posted at 10:50h in Health, Postpartum by Jessica Boardman 0 Comments

C-sections (cesarean sections) are fairly common these days. So common that some people may think having one is a breeze and the recovery is uncomplicated. But, a c-section is an abdominal surgery when the surgeon makes a cut through skin, tissues, muscles and into the...

10 Apr The 3 Basic Tenets of Recovery after Childbirth

Posted at 11:50h in Health, Postpartum by Jessica Boardman 0 Comments

Mamas sometimes forget… that since it took 9 months for your body to grow and develop a baby, it can also take months to feel “normal” again after giving birth. If you’re breastfeeding, you may not feel “back to normal” until after you’ve weaned. Many women never look and feel the same after giving birth. And, truly, why should we? A woman has grown, nurtured, and given birth to another person from her own body. As a result of this physiological process, some bodily changes will be temporary, others permanent. We encourage new mothers to embrace this reality and accept it as a loving initiation into motherhood.

06 Feb Questions to Ask at Your Postpartum Checkup

Posted at 12:18h in Health, Medical Concerns, Postpartum Lochia by Jessica Boardman 0 Comments

What happens at Postpartum Checkups? Hey Mama! After you give birth to your baby, you might be wondering how many postpartum checkups you’ll have. All mothers will have an initial checkup 1-3 days after giving birth. You will have a bedside visit from your provider if...

06 Oct Postpartum Health Tips for New Moms

Posted at 10:34h in Diet, Health, Postpartum by mommyato 0 Comments

The postpartum period can be challenging for new moms. Between the shifts in hormone levels, vaginal bleeding, and the newness of caring for your newborn, it can be overwhelming. Don’t neglect your own health and wellbeing. It’s so important that you prioritize your health as a new mom. Here are 6 postpartum health tips that will get your new journey off on the right foot.

23 Sep Foods to Avoid While Your Breastfeeding

Posted at 15:07h in Breastfeeding, Diet, Health, Postpartum by mommyato 0 Comments

If you’re planning on breastfeeding, it’s important to understand the direct link between your baby’s health and your diet. Just like during pregnancy, what you consume will be passed on to your baby. Many new moms are aware of this, but aren’t sure what foods to avoid while they're breastfeeding. This article will help you understand what foods could be a risk to your baby.

28 Jul Preventing Mastitis When Breastfeeding

Posted at 15:21h in Breastfeeding, Health, Medical Concerns, Postpartum by Jessica Boardman 0 Comments

Effective, frequent nursing speeds the recovery of clogged milk ducts and mastitis. The antibacterial qualities of breastmilk prevent the baby from getting an infection related to an inflamed or infected breast. The first week of August is World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) week, which brings awareness to the protection, support and benefits of breastfeeding. In honor of this agenda, it’s important to dig into the challenges of breastfeeding, specifically mastitis. Mastitis is one of the most common problems related to breastfeeding. It usually begins with a clogged milk duct that leads to inflammation of the breast tissue and sometimes an infection of the breast.

02 May Women’s Self-Care Is Not Selfish, It’s Self-Actualizing

Posted at 12:23h in Health, Health, Medical Concerns, Postpartum, Pregnancy by Jessica Boardman 0 Comments

Big changes are made one degree at a time, through small choices every day. Over time, these small changes lead to a 180 degree turn-around. This year, Mother’s Day kicks off a spotlight week on Women’s Health issues. For many women, stress management is a high priority on this list because it’s often an underlying factor in the development of physical and mental health conditions that affect women’s health.

15 Jan How to help yourself when you’re anxious

Posted at 11:15h in Fashion, Health by mommyato 1 Comment

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