Nobody tells you how bad mothers feel after giving birth! In movies, new moms leave the hospital looking radiant, ready to run with their newborns, and everything seems perfect. However, the reality is quite different and often much harsher. This is my personal journey to finding balance and self-care as a new mom. My Journey […]
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In movies, new moms leave the hospital looking radiant, ready to run with their newborns, and everything seems perfect. However, the reality is quite different and often much harsher. What should you expect after giving birth? Let’s discuss the not-so-pretty side of postpartum recovery: bleeding, pain, healing from tears and stitches, and the simple inability
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How many diapers per day? Age Diapers per day Avg per week Avg per month 0-3 MONTHS 10 70 280 3-6 MONTHS 8-10 60 250 6-9 MONTHS 6-8 50 200 9-12 MONTHS 6-7 45 180 12-18 MONTHS 5-6 35 150 18-36 MONTHS 4-5 30 120 Diaper usage is based on your baby’s age. The younger
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Pumping breast milk is a vital practice for many breastfeeding mothers, whether to build a milk stash, return to work, or ensure a steady milk supply. However, it can come with its own set of challenges. Understanding these issues and knowing how to address them can make the pumping experience smoother and more successful. 1.
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Pumping breast milk is a crucial part of the breastfeeding journey, whether you’re a working mom, dealing with supply issues, or just want to ensure a steady milk supply. Knowing when to pump can make a significant difference in your milk production and overall breastfeeding experience. I started pumping after 4 weeks of exclusively breastfeeding
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When my daughter started her solids journey, she couldn’t eat any finger foods and was exclusively on purees until she was one year old. This was a cause for concern among the daycare staff and others around us, but I wasn’t worried. She had a pronounced gag reflex that often led to vomiting, making it
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Here is growth calculator to help you track your baby’s growth and understand their development better. Put this number on the chart below and track it every few months. Usually the pediatrician will do this for you. However, if you want to do it yourself, below you can download the charts. WHO Growth Charts—Download Weight-for-length
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Definitely introduce formula: a fed baby is a happy baby! No matter what you give (formula or breastmilk)! Here is a comparison table with the best formula that mimic milk the best. If your baby has hard time latching and extracting the milk learn about proper latching. At the same time if you introduce bottle
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Swaddling is a common practice that helps soothe newborns and encourages better sleep. However, knowing when to stop swaddling is crucial for your baby’s safety and development. As a first-time mom, I was super worried about SIDS. When my baby started to roll around 4 months, I kept her in the SNOO for about another
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We were very desperate when our baby wasn’t sleeping through the night. We noticed that she slept well in a bouncer, but fortunately, we researched the risks before letting her sleep there overnight. We learned that a baby’s airway can get obstructed when their head tilts forward in a bouncer, so we never did it.
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