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Tips for a Struggling NICU Mom: Surviving the NICU Life
Spread the Love245 245SharesIt’s heartbreaking and harrowing having a premature baby in the NICU. But as reality hit me that my baby would stay in the hospital and not come home with me – I became a NICU mom. In this post, I will be sharing tips on how you can survive the NICU life as a struggling mom. I never expected the day our daughter was born; I would also become a member of the NICU parents club. I’d never thought I would be in this challenging situation. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) life from any parent’s perspective is frightening. Even though I am a nurse by calling, nothing could…
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A Complete Guide to Postpartum Care Plan for New Moms
Spread the Love95 95SharesMama, are you feeling anxious about your upcoming birth? You probably have a birth plan in place already; that’s great! As new moms also prepare for post-delivery, what about adding a plan for your postpartum care? Getting ready for Homecoming Day can bring up concerns about your time of healing and transition. Have you ever thought about your specific plans to recover at home? New moms can focus on healing, recovery, and bonding at home once the postpartum recovery plan is in place. Who wouldn’t plan for their post-delivery recovery? After a significant medical event, it’s helpful to have at least an outline regarding your postpartum care. Although…
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Journaling for Wellness: Easy Steps To Start
Spread the Love43 43SharesWhen it comes to wellness for moms, there are several ways you can achieve such goals, and one of them is journaling. You may envision some self-care time, a personal improvement retreat, or a complete overhaul of your wellness strategies. Whatever is happening at this time in your life, you can ensure that journaling can help you attain your well-being and health goals. Achieving a holistic approach to wellness is the key to a better life, calm mind, and healthy body. As far as I can remember, journaling has been part of me growing up. It has helped me process my emotions and experiences in life. I’ve relied…
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Postpartum Kit for a C-section Mom
Spread the Love56 56SharesUndergoing major surgery such as a C-section poses recovery challenges for moms at home. Having a postpartum care kit in your fourth trimester can help you recover as a C-section Mom. This article talks about postpartum challenges you may face as you heal and bond with your baby, along with the postpartum products to help you. As a C-section Mama myself, assembling my recovery care kit helped me prepare ahead of time, helped me stay organized, and got me into a healing state mindset. It’s great to have handy essential items for your optimum healing and recovery. Let’s tackle it from the ground up – the items that…
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Tips for Moms Dealing With Stress
Spread the Love49 49SharesMoms, if you feel overwhelmed or your mental space is cluttered, it might be time to pause and learn some realistic tips in dealing with everyday stress. But let me ask this question first. What’s a recipe for a stressed mom? It’s the pressure of doing it all. Life throws you a curveball; you got it. Deadlines piling up and back-to-school shopping, you got it. Cleaning, paying bills, meal planning, and more – yes, YOU GOT IT. Everything and everyone depends on you. One task after the other, isn’t it? Even though your husband/significant other shares the duties of everything at home, it can still be hard to…
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Stress Relief Products for Moms: Recover and Relax
Spread the Love30 30SharesAre you looking for products that are intended for stress relief in moms? What about some books to enjoy while you learn how to reduce your stress levels? Moms are always busy caring for everyone at home, finding work-life balance, staying healthy, and everything that comes with life. It’s not easy not to get overwhelmed with all the things moms are tackling every single day. But, no matter how we try to manage our time and layout plans ahead, stress has a way to sneak in. That’s the time for us moms to recharge ourselves, reduce our stress levels, and reclaim our peace of mind. **This post contains…
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My Personal Story of Postpartum Anxiety (More Than I Can Handle But Overcome with Grace)
Spread the Love11 11SharesThis post is my personal story of Postpartum Anxiety and how I overcame it. As I recount my experience with postpartum anxiety, I am baring myself, open and vulnerable. Even though it’s scary to share this part of my life, I’m sharing this personal story because I want to do my part – in helping at least one mom who is experiencing Postpartum Anxiety. There may be triggering words in this post for moms who had pregnancy losses and intrusive thoughts. Becoming a mom was the most joyous occasion in my life. I’ve never felt vulnerable and joyful at the same time. Motherhood indeed takes you to a…
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Postpartum Anxiety and Tips for Moms Who Have It
Spread the Love75 75SharesWhat is postpartum anxiety? Why does it happen? What can you do if you or anyone you know are experiencing anxiety after giving birth? Postpartum anxiety (PPA) is a mental disorder experienced by moms who have recently given birth or around the recovery period of 6 months to a year. Awareness of postpartum anxiety is not as full-blown as information on postnatal depression that moms get access to. Unfortunately, the discussion about this particular maternal mental disorder has less searchable information on the web either. According to Postpartum Support International on Anxiety During Pregnancy and Postpartum, “Approximately 6% of pregnant women and 10% of postpartum women develop anxiety. Sometimes they…
