Use arm and back support. Before you feed, make sure you’re seated comfortably with full support for your back, feet and arms. Use a breastfeeding pillow or other firm, thick pillow to help support the baby’s weight. She’ll seem very light at first, but after 20 minutes she’ll feel a lot … [Read more…]
Can I Go Back to Work Before 6 Weeks?
Q. My job is very low-stress and makes no demands on me physically. Is it reasonable for me to consider returning to work before six weeks? (My job offers a reduced work schedule and flex time, so I could come in just one or two days a week.) Whatever works for you and your baby and family is … [Read more…]
Five Ways To Better Sleep For Parents
Most new parents are sleep-deprived from time to time (if not most of the time). But it’s a myth that you need to be constantly exhausted and at the end of your rope. Here’s some ways to improve your sleep if you’re a new mom or dad: Hydrate. Sometimes what feels like fatigue is dehydration, a … [Read more…]
Are Washboard Abs a Week Postpartum Possible?
Moms everywhere clutched their pearls in horror this weekend as four-days-postpartum pictures of Caroline Berg Erikson, a Norwegian soccer wife and fitness blogger, hit Instagram. Is it really possible to look like that four days after giving birth? Sure! All you need is: The genes. Be tall, … [Read more…]
What Happens at a Six-Week Postpartum Checkup?
Most care providers schedule a postpartum visit for their patients within six weeks after birth to make sure they’re healing properly. Don’t hesitate to call your healthcare provider sooner, though, if you have any questions or things don’t seem to be going well for you. But believe it or not, by … [Read more…]
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