May 24, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri
Welcome to the first four weeks of postpartum in this month-by-month checklist guide to a healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! This to-do list with a twist contains key tips and action items for optimal health and birth and post-birth preparation, in addition to reminders for fun things, too. Take a look at the checklists from months 1-10 of pregnancy.
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January 04, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri
Urinating after giving birth can be a challenge for some people and may cause stress, frustration, and pain during the immediate postpartum period. Pelvic floor physical therapist Ken McGee, PT, DPT, provides some facts and shares useful techniques to overcome these challenges. This post was originally shared on Connecting the Dots. - Sharon Muza, Community Manager, Connecting the Dots.
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October 24, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
If you're due to give birth in the next few weeks or sooner, consider what you can do now to make the days and weeks after birth easier. After your baby is born, life will take on a different flavor -- the pace will slow and your energy will be limited for things outside of taking care of your baby and yourself. People with a new baby have found the following list of items to be very helpful to have within reach. Take some time now during your routine shopping trips/orders to gather some supplies for after baby is born. But don't worry if you forget a few things -- there's almost nothing Instacart or Amazon can't handle.
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July 08, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
As a new parent to a newborn -- even if it isn't your first time -- it's perfectly normal to feel anxious. After all, caring for someone who needs round-the-clock care and can't yet communicate clearly while being sleep deprived and trying to heal your own body is a whole lot to manage at once. Who wouldn't feel anxious?! But when average feelings of anxiety turn to overwhelming anxiety, you may need professional help to improve your mental health. Learn how to spot the difference.
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March 23, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
Between 50-80% of people who have a vaginal birth will experience some level of tearing in/around the vagina/vulva. Although this subject is one most people don't like to talk or think about, it can help to know that about 30% will have only a small a tear or "graze" that does not require stitches (a peri spray bottle filled with warm water for relief while peeing, however, is vital!). For those with a more significant perineal tear, stitches are necessary for proper healing.
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