*this post contains affiliate links Thinking about sleep training your newborn but feeling overwhelmed with how to start? This is the post for you. If you’ve read about my experience with a colicky baby, you know that I took any and every opportunity to soothe my spirited child. Unfortunately, part...
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...
As one of the last people in my immediate friend group to get pregnant, I had the advantage of hearing alllll the baby gear recommendations. One suggestion that continuously came up was the UPPAbaby Vista V2 Stroller, which many moms seem to passionately support. After doing some research, this is...
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...
*this article contains affiliate links* If you’ve been following along, you know I have strong thoughts on how you don’t need anyone’s opinion if you want to stop breastfeeding. If you’re ready to learn how to stop breastfeeding, here’s a look at what worked for me personally when I decided...
“Breast is best” “You’re breastfeeding right”? “As long as your baby is getting breastmilk in some capacity, it’s fine” Sound familiar? The pressure on women to breastfeed in today’s society is absolutely INSANE. This intense societal pressure almost trumps the actual scientific evidence that breast really is best. I particularly...
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...
