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AFTER MISCARRIAGE: Postpartum Care for Mothers Experiencing Loss

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AFTER MISCARRIAGE: Postpartum Care for Mothers Experiencing Loss

People in the US are rediscovering the mind/body benefits of a 30-40 day postpartum recovery period for new moms during which they rest, are cared for, eat special foods for rejuvenation, and are supported by family and postpartum care providers. This, of course, leaves mom better able to care for…

10 Tips To A Healthy Postpartum Recovery

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Have a list of resources ready for when you need it. The list should include lactation consultants, pediatricians, your doctor, your OBGYN/Midwife, and anyone or anything else you can think of that you might need. Sleep when your baby sleeps whenever possible. Maintain your balanced diet from pregnancy. If you’re…

BOOK REVIEW: SITTING MOON: A Guide To Natural Rejuvenation After Pregnancy

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SITTING MOON: A GUIDE TO NATURAL REJUVENATION AFTER PREGNANCY By Dr. Dao Shing Ni and Dr. Jessica Chen BOOK REVIEW & AUTHOR INTERVIEW, by ALLIE CHEE How does a woman quickly and safely rejuvenate after childbirth, provide well for her baby, get back to her old energy level, and back…

Natural Remedies for Postpartum Blues and Depression

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Natural Remedies for Postpartum Blues and Depression

Postpartum is a very challenging time for a mom, whether it is adjusting to the new baby, healing from birth or dealing with postpartum depression or baby blues. These are a few suggestions to manage postpartum depression and baby blues naturally. Placenta and associated vitamins Homeopathics Fish Oils Vitamin D…

A Healing Bath for Postpartum Period Pains

Written by Janel Hirstwood McKinnon

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A wonderful recipe with healing properties for the postpartum period is the postpartum herbal bath. I used one similar to this after my 6th birth when bathing with my newborn and it really helped! It will feel so soothing on your very tender perineum. It heals tears and aids in…

Brooke Shields' Struggle with Postpartum Depression

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Brooke Shields' Struggle with Postpartum Depression

Brooke Shields and her husband, Chris Henchy, were engaged in 2001. They both were excited to have a child, but were not actively trying to get pregnant (though not preventing, either) even before the wedding had passed. As the wedding drew near, Brooke decided to make an appointment with a…

Breastfeeding Reduces Risks of Breast Cancer

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Breastfeeding Reduces Risks of Breast Cancer

There are many benefits of breastfeeding but one that women do not know is that it helps prevent breast cancer. This fact is true even among women with a history of breast cancer in their families. The study referred to in this video, says the length of time a woman…

Breastfeeding to Lose Baby Weight

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Yes it is true! Breastfeeding promotes weight loss after you have given birth. Many women are keen to lose their baby weight as soon as possible after the baby comes. However, the first few months are emotionally and physically draining to begin with, so be patient with yourself...you need the…

Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Us moms try to do it all! We have all seen the mothers who appear to be Super Mom and we aspire to be her. Super Mom doesn't complain about lack of sleep, her house is always impeccably clean and dinner is ready on the table when hubby walks in…

Chiropractic Care for Mom and Baby

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Chiropractic care is beneficial for aligning the spine and pelvis during pregnancy, bringing relief to aches, pains and pinched nerves. Chiropractic adjustments also help prepare the body for birth, leading to better fetal positioning, and faster labours. Newborn babies can also benefit from visiting the chiropractor as birth is very…