Tag: postpartum
Postpartum Breast Swelling: Why It Matters For Lactation And How To...
Postpartum breast swelling is very common and can cause significant discomfort and difficulty with breastfeeding in the first weeks. Unfortunately, it is often not...
I Forgot about the Nights
Anyone who has spoken with me in the last nine months knows I've been counting down the days until I could safely deliver my...
One “Diet” to Try After Baby: Feed Yourself With Feel-Good Movies
My oldest son was born in early February 2020. A blissful seven or so weeks before the world shut down due to the Covid-19...
Oh, Baby, Sharing a Room Is Hard
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends sharing a room with a baby for the first six months of the baby's life.
We did not even...
The Speech Therapist Who Saved My Life
It was December 2015. Our family moved from Florida to Grand Rapids, Michigan in the Spring. In mid-November, I gave birth to my second...
What Actually Helped Me In The Early Days of Having Newborn...
In the months leading up to my twins' birth, I was deep in the trenches of research. I constantly sought product recommendations and twin...
Frequently Asked Questions from New Moms with IU Health
If you are expecting your first child, congratulations! Motherhood is an absolute blessing and our team at Indianapolis Moms is happy to welcome you...
Postpartum Preeclampsia Was Something I Didn’t Plan For
I had my first child in 2017. I was weeks away from turning 35, so I technically didn’t fall into the Advanced Maternal Age...
How Long do I Get to Call Myself Postpartum
It occurs to me one morning, as I groggily watch coffee drip, that I still consider myself postpartum. It is part of my identity...
Postpartum Depression: It May Not Happen Again
Please note that this post contains references to suicide and depression. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis...
Did I Just Go From Postpartum to Perimenopause?
I got married later in life and had kids later in life. I had my last baby at 39 years old. I went through...
The Postpartum Shower
The lights are dim, and the house is finally quiet after a busy day of visitors. I turn on the water and watch as...
Postpartum Mental Health with an IU Health OB/GYN
When a new mom is not feeling like herself in the first weeks after giving birth, it can be hard to designate what is...
Postpartum Depression with Birdie Meyer and IU Health
Postpartum depression affects one in seven mothers, and this month during Maternal Mental Health Month, Indianapolis Moms is here to answer your questions on...