Welcoming a new life into the world is supposed to be one of the happiest times in a woman's life, but for some women, the experience is not as joyous as they expect. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health disorder that can affect women after giving birth. It's a severe condition that can negatively impact a mother's ability to care for her baby and herself.In this blog post, we'll discuss…
You’ve made the big announcement: you’re pregnant! And you’ve told everyone, your friends, family, employer and anyone else you care about or believe will be affected by the big news.But that also means you told your in-laws. For some, that is not a problem because they get along great with their partner’s mother and father. They would likely be of great help during the next several months, and co…
Fall is here! The leaves are changing, the air smells like burning rustic, and you’ve got your pumpkin spice latte in your hand (or another beverage pertaining to autumn). What an ideal setting to take your baby out around the neighborhood.But when fall comes, so does cooler weather. And the weather will keep getting cooler as we get closer to the winter season, and all its cold temperatures and f…
One day you’re heavily pregnant. The next day you have a tiny human in your hands after going through several hours (or more!) of excruciating labor.And that’s only the beginning.Recovering from giving birth while caring for a fresh-out-of-the-oven baby can be exciting and overwhelming for all new mothers. The first six weeks of all this tend to be awkward and scary for most because there is so mu…
Giving birth to a baby is a pivotal moment in a mother’s life. After hours of labor, you bring a new life into the world, and you can experience immense joy. But soon after, that elation will fade and be replaced by emotions from the other end of the emotional spectrum. These are known as the baby blues.Many new mothers will experience mental health struggles after giving birth to their baby, and…
You probably heard all the horror stories or witnessed it yourself: flying with a baby is neither fun nor easy.But now you are the one with the baby and you are the one who will be using a plane to travel very soon. What can you do to ensure your flight goes easy-peasy without disturbing the other passengers or making your baby uncomfortable?Luckily, you are not the first parent to bring a baby on…