Mama's Wellness Blog

Tag: Postpartum

9 baby products that helped us thrive in the first year

DISCLAIMER: I am not being endorsed to write about any of these products. Thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. As my son turned 1, I couldn’t help but reflect on the past year. I understand why they say days are long, but years are short. In the moment, many days feel like they’ll never…

November 20, 2019
Going off routine: the reality that is parenting with an autoimmune disease.

Being a parent is hard work. Being a parent with an autoimmune disease can feel like tackling an impossible job. So I’m going to be completely honest with you and share what it’s actually like sometimes. Managing several viruses and infections in the first year of parenthood They say you get sick a lot in…

October 29, 2019
The Adventures of the Little Poop Shooter*

Warning: this post is devoted entirely to baby poop. They say nothing can prepare you for that first poopy diaper which is filled with meconium. (If you lost your lunch Googling that, I’m sorry and you’re welcome.) Frankly, I don’t think anything can prepare a new mom for the sheer amount of poop, let alone…

October 16, 2019
Managing dental health in pregnancy and postpartum, not just with Sjögren’s

As someone who is required to visit the dentist 4 times a year, I’m always learning more about the importance of dental health and how to practice good dental habits. These same habits still apply when you become a mom. Fun fact: many moms neglect their dental health after having a baby. It makes sense.…

October 10, 2019
The power of strengthening your body with Pilates for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.

I discovered the benefits of pilates in 2017. At the time, I was seeing different physical therapists, a nutritionist, and a naturopath doctor who encouraged alternative modalities, like acupuncture, to help manage my symptoms. Despite treatments, I still felt physically weak. I looked for any low-impact exercises I could do that wouldn’t be boring. I…

August 14, 2019
It’s the last day of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek and I’m frustrated.

Let me start by saying that I understand the importance of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek and the need to bring awareness to the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby. I did breastfeed for about 5 and a half months before I had to stop because of issues with my kidneys. And I initially chose to…

August 7, 2019