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Sleep when baby sleeps. I remember as a new mom, I thought this piece of advice was ridiculous. How am I supposed to sleep when the baby sleeps when the dishes need to be done? When I need to respond to emails, do laundry, etc.? • • Remember that these first few weeks are CRUCIAL to healing and bonding with your baby. Soak it up and let these things go. If there are items on your list that are really bothering you, ask your partner, ask family, or hire a postpartum doula. • • #postpartum #postpartumdoula #support #pp #newmom #mothercare #mother #newborn #doula #doulalife #birthwithoutfear #childbirth #birthstory #breastfeeding #fedisbest #pumpingmom #pumpingmama #clothdiapers #clothdiapering #essentialoils #wellness #healthandwellness #healthy #pregnancy #babybump #pregnantlife #momtobe #postpartum #postpartumbody #postpartumjourney

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Create a tribe. What is a tribe? This is the support system that will surround you during the first days, weeks and month postpartum. This may include your spouse, best friend, a support group or family. • • Attending support groups while you are expecting is a great idea. It gives you a chance to meet and make connections with others women who you can lean on during your postpartum period. • • #postpartum #postpartumdoula #support #pp #newmom #mothercare #mother #nurture #yougotthis #newborn #doula #doulalife #birthwithoutfear #childbirth #birthstory #breastfeeding #fedisbest #pregnancy #babybump #pregnantlife #momtobe #postpartum #postpartumbody #postpartumjourney #mentalillness #mentalhealth #selflove #tribe

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“In many cultures mothers target a full one hundred days for their after-birth recovery period” – @themommyplan • • New moms are pressured to return to work and/or workout between 6 and 8 weeks postpartum in our society. In most cases, when moms jump back into work or working out too soon, it backfires and causes more issues. Allow your mind + body to heal and adjust to life with a newborn or in some cases to life with more then one child. • • Don’t rush yourself. • • #postpartum #postpartumdoula #support #pp #newmom #mothercare #mother #nurture #yougotthis #newborn #tuesdaytips #MMWSelfLove #Wellness #health #strongmom #momsofinstagram #momjourney #selflove #healthymom #healthcare #mentalhealth #healthy #mothercare #postpartumjourney #listentoyourbody #birthwithoutfear #pregnancy #doula #doulalife

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#TuesdayTip stock up on padsicles. Your lady parts will thank you for it 😉 • • The most common padsicles are made with witch hazel, aloe vera + lavender essential oil. These ingredients plus the coldness will be a lifesaver the first few days after you give birth. If you search online, you will find many ways to make these. Prep several before birth. Your postpartum doula can help you! Click the link in my bio for my favorite way to make them. • • #postpartum #postpartumdoula #support #pp #newmom #mothercare #mother #nurture #yougotthis #newborn #doula #doulalife #birthwithoutfear #childbirth #birthstory #breastfeeding #fedisbest #essentialoils #wellness #healthandwellness #healthyliving #healthy #pregnancy #babybump #pregnantlife #momtobe #postpartumbody #postpartumjourney #diy

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Get naked + don’t leave the bed! • • Skin-to-skin is one of the most important things you can do during your postpartum period. When your baby comes into this world, it is shocking. It is bright, cold, loud and very startling. Your chest + body are safe and warm. They naturally want to lay and be comforted right there. It can help with soothing baby, promote breastfeeding, calm your nervous system which contributes to more peaceful postpartum period. • • #postpartum #postpartumdoula #support #pp #newmom #mothercare #mother #nurture #yougotthis #newborn #TuesdayTip #doula #doulalife #birthwithoutfear #pregnancy #tuesdaymotivation #doula #doulalife #birthwithoutfear #childbirth #birthstory #breastfeeding #fedisbest #pregnancy #babybump #pregnantlife #momtobe #postpartumbody #postpartumjourney #MMWSelfLove

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:: Tuesday Tip :: Set special visitor hours after your baby arrives and wait at least 5 days before accepting visitors. Family + friends may be excited to meet your new, sweet baby, but those first few days are important to bond, rest, and strengthen your relationship with your newborn • If you have visitors who want to bring food and/or supplies, leave a cooler or basket on the front porch for them to drop off your items. • • #tuesdaytips #postpartum #postpartumdoula #support #pp #newmom #mothercare #mother #nurture #yougotthis #newborn #doula #birthwithoutfear #pregnancy #mommylife #momlife #momitforward #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #dailymotherhood #crunchymom #momsofinstagram #healthymama #healthyfamily #momlifeisthebestlife #mmwselflove

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Today’s #TuesdayTip goes well with Maternal Mental Health Week. • • “Women of every culture, age, income level and race can develop perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Symptoms can appear any time during pregnancy and the first 12 months after childbirth.” – Postpartum.net • • There is no need to be embarrassed or ashamed if you suffer from a perinatal mood disorder. It is very common and it needs to be talked about more. Do not be afraid to reach out for help! • • #postpartum #postpartumdoula #support #pp #newmom #mothercare #mother #nurture #yougotthis #newborn #mentalhealth #maternalmhmatters #perinatalmentalhealth #anxiety #postpartumdepression #doula #pregnancy #birthwithoutfear #momlife #momjourney #momsofinstagram #educate #awareness

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It is very easy for new moms to paint a picture of happiness when they a truly struggling on the inside. You may see posts of a new mom sharing all the joyous things happening on social media or when you see a new mom out in public, they may have a smile across their face. • • Find someone you trust and allow yourself to talk to them about how hard it is. Share that you are tired or you don’t feel like yourself. Don’t hide your feelings and let others in to help you. • • #TuesdayTips #MMWSelfLove #pp #postpartum #postpartumbody #postpartumjourney #postpartumdoula #doula #newmom #pregnancy #birthwithoutfear #breastfeeding #newborn #maternalmentalhealth #mentalhealth #supportsystem #findyourtribe #tribe

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#TuesdayTip •• Be self forgiving! • • The first days, weeks and months are tough when you come home with a newborn. You may feel like there are a hundred things you need to do, you may be short with your spouse + other children, you may have unhappy feeling about how you look. These are all very normal feelings and things. Be kind to yourself. Do not allow yourself to dwell on these things. Give yourself some grace mama! • • #postpartum #postpartumdoula #support #pp #newmom #mothercare #mother #nurture #yougotthis #newborn #mommylife #momlife #momitforward #motherhoodunplugged #letthembelittle #mommyproblems #motherhoodrising #candidchildhood #dailyparenting #dailymotherhood #joyfulmamas #crunchymom #momsofinstagram #healthymama #momlifeisthebestlife #momgoals #modernmom #doula #selflove

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Have you heard? I am speaking at this year’s International Babywearing Conference! Babywearing is a lifesaver in so many ways when it comes to parenting. • • Babywearing is a great way to bond with your newborn, provide comfort to your newborn if they are upset, allow you to do things hands-free, it helps reduce stress in you + baby, and many more benefits. Finding a carrier you love is a great goal to have. Attend a FREE local babywearing meeting. They will be able to help you find a carrier that works well for you and baby. • • #postpartum #postpartumdoula #support #pp #newmom #mothercare #mother #nurture #yougotthis #newborn #doula #babywearing #wearallthebabies #babywearingconference #pregnancy #birthwithoutfear #parenting #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising

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