Your Maternal Mental Health Matters
Did you know that up to 1 in 5 moms will experience a perinatal mental health illness?
1 in 5.
Your mental health matters, mama. It matters immensely.
Breast Feeding — motherhood
How Cesarean Deliveries Impact Breastfeeding
The reality is that ⅓ of you moms reading this have, or will, deliver your babies via cesarean. Some of you will plan for it and others will be thrust into it.
No matter your birth plan, risk level, previous experiences, or preferences, you should be prepared in case a c-section is the means by which you get to meet your baby.
Why Wyatt's? (What You Can Know For Sure)
Expecting moms are basically professional decision-makers.
Hospital birth or home birth? Which diaper bag style - tote or backpack? Find out the gender of the baby early or drive everyone crazy with the anticipation of waiting until delivery?
So. Many. Questions.
When it comes to breast pumps, there are even more questions to add to the list:
How do I get a breast pump? Which pump is right for me? Do I need the portable version? How do I contact my insurance company about this?
It’s a lot, on top of an already overwhelming list. We get it.
Newborn Hacks To Save The Day
Newborns don't do much besides sleep and look cute, so that should make bringing one home a total breeze….right?
We wish!
It’s because they don't do much that often creates the challenge - they rely on your for basically everything.
Since the newborn phase can be a little tricky, we’ve compiled some smart and helpful hacks you can implement to make your life just a tiny bit easier so you can focus on your tiny human!
How To Optimize Your Baby's Nursery For Breastfeeding Ease
One of the best things you can do for your postpartum mental health to prevent feeling overwhelmed is create systems for your daily life. This frees up mental space by establishing structure and making choices in advance so they can't bog you down all day long - which is immensely helpful in the demanding season of new motherhood.
That’s why it’s so important to think through the logistics of breastfeeding specifically and prepare as much as possible. Optimizing your baby’s nursery is a great start!