Before we get started, it seems important to mention that I’m in no way a medical professional — I’m just your average mom who’s tried a lot of things to keep my supply up while working full time. Anything...
I started CrossFitting five months before I found out I was pregnant, and it never once occurred to me that I might need to stop exercising when I saw the two pink lines on my pregnancy test. But as...
Boston Moms is thrilled to share this guest post written by Stephanie Rampello, co-founder and CEO of WellNested, a female founded startup on a mission to connect modern families with the support they need through the fourth trimester.
Meghan was...
Note: This week is National Breastfeeding Week. We celebrate, support, and honor all ways moms choose to feed and nourish their children.
I remember the day I opened my breast pump. I was a couple of weeks into the New...
At two years postpartum, I still don’t feel quite like myself. I carry extra baby weight, but it isn’t physical. It’s the weight of motherhood.
Breastfeeding can be amazing, but it is not always easy! While it is instinctual, the milestone of breastfeeding is a new skill to be learned by both baby and mom. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions that make...
We all know the family dinner has proven to be one of the most important parts of a kid's day, providing children with a time to bond and talk with siblings and parents. It has also been shown that grades...
How do you show up?
I'm talking about your posture. Take a look. Stand in front of the mirror. What do you see?
I remember seeing my reflection in a window when my youngest was an infant. Rounded shoulders. Head forward. Is...
I was so excited when my sister became pregnant. I finally get to become an aunt. She’ll get to experience being a mom and how that love changes you. But along with the feelings of excitement and anticipation for...
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is particularly difficult for me and the many others out there who have experienced this type of loss.
Once I went public with my experience with recurrent pregnancy loss, I heard from countless friends...
After breastfeeding my first son for 14 months, I was pretty sure I'd mastered the whole breastfeeding gig. Plugged ducts? Bad latches? Pumping? Teeth? Check, check, check, check. I was a pro.
Ha.
My younger son is going on 22 months...
So, how can we help our fellow new mama friends? Before I became a mother, I would excitedly show up at a new mom’s home with the cute baby layette and matching stuffed animal and want to snuggle and spend time with the new baby, give my friend a congratulatory hug, and go on my merry way — and all with the best intentions. Now, don’t get me wrong, as a new mom I greatly cherished all the thoughtful visits and gifts I received. But I have found that acts of service can be incredibly helpful during the postpartum healing process — and SO deeply appreciated. My recommendation is: Ditch traditional, keep it practical.
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