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NICU Must-Haves for Moms: 20 Items To Bring
Spread the Love187 187SharesYou are about to leave the house, and you head to the hospital where your precious preemie is. Make sure you have your packed bag with all the must-haves for NICU moms. Spending most of your hours inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit aside from being worried, you can also feel different, maybe aching, and sometimes lonely. Your preemie baby may be your primary focus during visits; you might forget to bring the essentials for you to survive those NICU hours. I’ve been where you are right now. We may not have the same journey, but I was also the mom who sat on that recliner chair and…
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How to Support Someone with a Pregnancy Loss
Spread the Love27 27SharesSupporting a mom who had a pregnancy loss isn’t easy. Experiencing a pregnancy loss is devastating to the mom, the spouse, and even the kids too. If you are here, chances are you know someone who had a pregnancy loss or miscarriage. So how can you best support someone with a pregnancy loss? Your relationship with the mom will guide you on approaching the grieving mom or even the spouse as you find ways to offer your support. A matter of concern is to tread lightly with your words, actions, and even unspoken words. You may mean well, but it may come across as insensitivity or non-empathetic towards…
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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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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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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…
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Your Postpartum Checkup After A C-section and What To Expect
Spread the Love58 58SharesWhat are your expectations with the upcoming postpartum checkup after delivering via C-section? Do you have any pressing concerns before your appointment? Preparing for your postpartum appointment and knowing what to expect is beneficial for you. Before leaving the birth hospital, you will receive all your home care instructions to bring home. In addition, your nurses will remind you of your doctor’s appointment and reiterate to follow your Postpartum C-section care plan. The day has finally arrived for you to see your doctor and get all the necessary postpartum exams and health screenings you need. It’s also good to check beforehand to bring your baby with you if…
