Placenta Encapsulation, Mother Blessings, Postpartum Belly Binding? There are so many birth-related traditions that have been performed throughout the years that are known to help with postpartum recovery. You may have seen my blog a few years ago on Postpartum Belly Binding, but because it is such a popular topic, I figured I’d revisit it this month. If you are currently pregnant, or recently had a baby, you’ve probably heard the phrase “bouncing back”. While I am not an advocate for focusing on “getting your body back, I understand your desire to feel like yourself again. Social media and celebrities often set the bar for when you should be back at your pre-pregnancy weight and shape. But, they never remember to reiterate that your body took 40ish weeks to get to where it is, in addition to doing a pretty amazing thing (growing a human), so give yourself some grace on “getting your body back”.

Intimacy in the Fourth Trimester: How New Parents Keep the Romance Alive

Welcoming a child is among the most joyous times in a couple's relationship. It's also one of the hardest. Many young couples are struggling to adapt to parenthood. Having a baby comes with a lot of new responsibilities and routines, not to mention hormonal swings and sleepless nights. It's normal for couples to put the baby first during this initial phase. However, when the relationship takes a back seat for too long, connection gives way to conflict, hurt feelings, and lost emotional intimacy.

What You Need to Know About Postpartum Sitz Baths

Having perineal pain during your postpartum period is common. Tenderness and soreness are the two main descriptor words I hear my postpartum doula clients use. Luckily, there are things that you can do at home to ease this tenderness and soreness as your body begins to recover and heal from birth.