Postpartum

When a baby is born, so is a mother. The transition to motherhood can be a difficult one, but with good planning and preparation, the postpartum time (the 4th trimester) can be better. We’re here to help. Here, you can explore expert advice, invaluable postpartum tips, and resources for a smoother transition into motherhood. From nurturing self-care to expert baby care guidance, empower yourself and your family for the positive postpartum journey you deserve.

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Finding Rest During the Newborn Days

The first few months after baby comes home can be exhausting. You're not alone! Here are some tips for finding rest during the newborn days.

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A woman with braided hair, likely navigating her postpartum recovery, is holding a newborn baby close to her face. She appears to be giving the baby a gentle kiss on the forehead. The baby is wearing a white outfit and seems content, with its eyes slightly open.

Postpartum Essentials for Mom and Baby
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A recently postpartum woman is sitting on a toilet in a bathroom, leaning forward with her head resting on her hand, and appears to be in discomfort. Her pants are pulled down to her ankles, and there is a roll of toilet paper on the floor next to her. She might be worried about postpartum hemorrhoids after birth.

How To Treat Postpartum Hemorrhoids
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21 Postpartum Self-Care Tips To Care for Yourself After Giving Birth
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Proper Perineal Care Postpartum
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A woman rests in a hospital bed holding a newborn baby wrapped in a colorful blanket on her chest. She wears an identification bracelet on her wrist, having just overcome postpartum hemorrhage. In the background, a child in a red shirt faces away from the camera.

Understanding Postpartum Hemorrhage and How To Recover
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A person with curly hair is sitting on a teal couch during their postpartum recovery period while holding a sleeping newborn baby dressed in white clothing. The person is wearing a purple sleeveless top and dark pants. The scene appears calm and intimate.

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The Nano Bamboo Postnatal Recovery & Support Belly Band From Mamaway
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A person with long hair is lying down, holding and kissing the forehead of a sleeping baby dressed in a white outfit. The baby, enveloped in the warmth of the fourth trimester, rests on the person's chest, with one hand gently touching the fabric.

The “Fourth Trimester” Survival Guide: How to Survive the First Weeks
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A woman with long dark hair holds and kisses the forehead of a baby, finding solace and pain relief after childbirth. She is seated on a patterned sofa in a neutral-toned room. The baby is dressed in white, and both appear affectionate and calm.

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A woman is sitting on a couch in a dimly lit room, breastfeeding a baby, finding support during postpartum. She looks down at the baby with a gentle expression. The room has soft lighting and some plants in the background.

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A newborn baby lying on a blanket is flanked by two adults, one on either side. The person on the left is kissing the baby's forehead while the person on the right looks at the baby. They are all lying on their sides on a bed, perhaps discussing their postpartum plan for this new chapter in life.

How to Make a Postpartum Plan (Includes Template!)
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A woman in a hospital gown smiles while holding a newborn baby. The woman is lying in a hospital bed, and a person in blue medical scrubs is partially visible in the background, suggesting a hospital setting. Despite the challenges of perineal tearing, her joy is palpable.

Perineal Tearing: How To Reduce Your Chance of Tearing and Heal After Baby
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A woman lies on her back, looking off into the distance with a neutral expression. An infant rests on her chest, asleep with its head snuggled into her shoulder. The background is softly blurred, capturing the tender postpartum moment between mother and child.

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A baby is lying on a person's legs with the person's hands holding the baby's hands. The baby is looking up and smiling. The person, who appears to be in c-section recovery, has a scar on their lower abdomen.

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A woman with short hair is bottle-feeding a baby while sitting on a bed. Another woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, dressed in a white uniform, is kneeling beside them, touching the woman's knee and smiling. It’s moments like these that are often shared on postpartum doula podcasts.

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Placenta Encapsulation: What You Need To Know
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A woman recovering from childbirth is lying on a bed with her eyes closed, holding a sleeping baby on her chest. The baby is swaddled in a light-colored blanket and resting peacefully. The scene appears calm and serene, with soft lighting in the room.

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Why Every Mom Should Participate in a Postpartum Recovery Program
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Padsicles Recipe: What Every Mama Needs Postpartum
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The Best Pacifiers for Breastfed Babies

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The Best Nursing Bras

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Top 10 New Mom Essentials: What You Really Need

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A newborn baby lies in an incubator while connected to various medical monitors. The baby is wearing a diaper, and an adult's hand is gently holding the baby's foot. The baby has monitoring pads and wires attached to its body, highlighting the critical care environment where NICU gifts can make a difference.

Top 10 NICU Gifts for Preemies and Their Parents

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Gifts To Bring a New Family in the Hospital

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Best Gifts for New Moms

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Best Gifts for Breastfeeding Moms

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A woman with long curly hair, in the midst of gathering her c-section recovery must-haves, is holding a newborn baby wrapped in a light blanket. She is looking down and smiling at the baby while standing indoors.

C-Section Recovery Must-Haves

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12 Push Presents Every Mom Will Love

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Motif Aura Breast Pump Ideal for the Busy Mom
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A man wearing a gray shirt is sitting on a couch, smiling down at a baby while feeding them with a bottle. He shares formula tips as the baby lies in his arms, wearing a light-colored outfit and looking up at the bottle. The background features a blurred couch.

11 Formula Tips for New Moms
Formula-Feeding
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The Best Pacifiers for Breastfed Babies
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A woman with curly hair, wearing a light-colored shirt, is sitting on a bed and switch nursing an infant. The room has a neutral color scheme, with gray curtains, green bedding, and a plant in the background.

Switch Nursing: What You Need to Know
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