If you just had a baby, obviously there is A LOT going on right now. So I’ll preface this post by requesting that you give yourself a little bit (or a lot) of grace when it comes to your postpartum weight loss plan. I generally have a huge issue with...
If you’re reading this post (or if you’ve read my post on my struggle with postpartum depression,) you know that it can be a dark and scary time. You’re probably wondering what this means for you, how to move forward, and what your postpartum depression treatment options are. First of...
First of all, what the hell is your thyroid gland? I’ll be the first to admit that not only am I not a doctor, but that in all my years of taking science classes through nursing school, I have always found the endocrine system to be very complex and very...
What it is, how to recognize it, what causes it, how it’s treated, and resources to seek help Postpartum what? You’ve probably heard the term Postpartum Psychosis before. If you haven’t, you might have seen the recent tragic news involving Lindsay Clancy. Lindsay – a new mom – was accused...
*this post contains some affiliate links* Are you a mama who is breastfeeding and/or pumping? Are your lady parts feeling a little ragged from all the sudden action that they’re getting? Or are you just a supportive friend or family member who isn’t sure what to get for the postpartum...
*this post contains some affiliate links* It’s no secret that having a baby is hard on your physical and mental health, so as a nurse (but more importantly, someone who does far too much research on literally everything), I’ve put together a list of postpartum essentials for mom. If you’re...
My experience with Postpartum Anxiety and Depression, and what you can do about it if you can relate **trigger warning – this post contains mentions of self harm / suicide** If you’ve been following along, you’ve seen that most of my previous posts are from a whopping two-ish years ago...
