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A man and a new mom are indoors near a window, both smiling and looking at the baby that the man is holding. The woman has her hand on the baby's head. The scene is lit by natural light coming through the window, with trees visible outside.

15 Helpful Things To Do for a New Mom

From meals to errands and emotional support, these thoughtful ideas can help a new mom feel cared for and supported.

New Moms

How to Increase Milk Supply: 22 Ways to Boost Breast Milk Production

Breastfeeding

How To Make a Postpartum Plan

Recovery

C-Section Recovery: Week-by-Week Guide for Healing After Birth

Recovery

Postpartum Checklist: 18 Things To Do After Baby

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Second Trimester

Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: Legal Rights, Emotional Prep & Practical Tips with Daphne Delvaux

A woman with long dark hair is sitting on a patterned couch, holding a baby close to her chest. She is gently kissing the baby's head. The background shows a doorway and a hanging garment, evoking the tender moments often captured by Becky Vieira. Ep 113
Motherhood

Strategies for Thriving & Embracing the Journey of Motherhood With Becky Vieira

A smiling woman with long blonde hair is seated at a wooden desk in an office. She is wearing a gray blazer over a blue top. Behind her, certificates and framed documents are hung on the wall, showcasing her expertise in pelvic floor health. A computer and anatomical model are on the desk. Ep 112
Postpartum Health

Pelvic Floor Health With Dr. Marcy: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a striped shirt, rests her head next to a sleeping newborn baby. The mama's serene expression complements the peaceful look on her baby's face as they lie on a white blanket with a textured yellow blanket partially covering them. Ep 105
Postpartum Tips

Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Tips From the Mama Psychologists

A woman with long hair is holding a sleeping baby close to her chest. The woman, rediscovering you after baby, is wearing a sleeveless top and looking down at the baby with a gentle expression. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the woman and the baby. Ep 93
Postpartum Tips

Rediscovering YOU After Baby with Dr. Ashurina Ream

A woman in a purple tank top lies on her side on a bed, supported by pillows. Another woman in a white shirt smiles while gently pressing on her back, suggesting ways to heal your pelvic floor. There is a green potted plant in the background. Ep 91
Postpartum Tips

How to Heal Your Pelvic Floor After Baby

A woman with a tattoo on her arm is holding a small child. The woman is looking at the child and smiling, while the child, wearing a denim jacket and a polka dot outfit, looks to the side. The background is a solid reddish color, evoking themes of maternal mental health through serene connection. Ep 65
Postpartum Tips

Maternal Mental Health: One Mom’s Story About Her First Year of Motherhood

A woman is sitting on a couch, cradling a baby wrapped in a blue and white blanket. A man is leaning over her shoulder, smiling at the baby. The scene takes place in a bright, modern living room designed to help new moms during postpartum recovery. Ep 62
New Moms

Ways Partners Can Help New Moms During Postpartum

A woman and man hold a baby indoors. The woman smiles, looking at the baby, while the man leans in, touching his forehead to the woman's. Expect heartfelt moments like these during postpartum. The baby is dressed in a striped outfit. There is a brick wall in the background and a small child seated in the distance. Ep 58
Postpartum Tips

What to Expect During the Postpartum Period

A woman is sitting at a table, practicing mindful eating with a baby in one arm and a fork in the other. On the table is a plate of vegetables. She gazes at the baby and smiles, while large windows in the background reveal an outdoor view. Ep 23
Postpartum Health

5 Tips for Mindful Eating After Baby

A group of four people in a kitchen. An older man holds a child and plays with them while a woman watches, showcasing how to help when visiting a new mom. Another man is holding a pot, smiling. Various kitchen appliances and utensils are on the counter. The setting appears to be bright and modern. Ep 21
New Moms

How to Help When Visiting a New Mom

A woman is lying-in on a bed with her eyes closed, resting on a white pillow. She holds a sleeping baby on her chest, supporting the baby with one hand. They are both wearing light-colored clothes, and the background shows white bedding. Ep 18
Postpartum Tips

What is Lying-in? A Plan for Postpartum Recovery and Support

A woman with dark hair in a messy bun is sitting on a couch, holding a sleeping baby wrapped in a white blanket. They are both in a cozy indoor setting with wooden furniture and a dark television screen in the background, her peaceful expression contrasting with the occasional scary thoughts postpartum mothers often face. Ep 14
Postpartum Tips

Postpartum: How to Normalize and Minimize Scary Thoughts

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. Ep 7
Postpartum Tips

What Is a Postpartum Doula?

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A woman with long brown hair is lying on a bed, smiling. She is wearing a white tank top and gray pants. Next to her, a baby in a pink onesie is sucking on their thumb while resting against the woman's arm. They are on a beige blanket, enjoying the cozy moment together as she thinks about getting her pre-baby body back.

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Postpartum Tips
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How Dads Can Help a New Mom

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Fighting the Baby Blues: What Helped Me Cope as a New Mom

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