Category: postpartum
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A Mother’s Postpartum Care
Don’t get lost in the shuffle of new parenthood. It is important for mothers to take care of their health for themselves and for their children. The first postpartum woman’s visit should take place within three weeks of giving birth, sooner if there were complications. Topics Covered in Postpartum Care Physical Health The physical assessment…
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Going Home After Giving Birth
You’ve got your baby. What else do you need? Here’s a short list. Sanitary Napkins After giving birth, your uterus will give off flow called lochia. Lochia is similar to your period but longer and heavier. During your hospital stay, you’ll be provided with pads and underwear. But, upon going home, you’ll need your own.…
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Postpartum Gifts and Support
Choosing what to get parents-to-be can be a daunting task. Baby showers are more of a communal experience. The focus is on expectant mothers, giving advice, and celebrating. But what about after the party? How can you make sure families feel supported and have everything they need to start off right? Here’s a short list…
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Breast Pumps
Increasing and Maintaining Breastmilk Most families give up on breastfeeding before three weeks postpartum. For success, it is crucial that breastfeeding be established early. Pumping can be an effective method for increasing milk supply. A strategy is to pump both breasts at the same time with a double pump. Breast pumps also are useful for…
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Certified Lactation Counselors
Breastfeeding is the gold standard in feeding infants. But, less than half of newborns and six-month-old infants are exclusively breastfed. Breastfeeding is important because it reduces babies’ risk of life-threatening gastrointestinal conditions, provides infants with immune support, reinforces parent-infant bonding, and reduces the risk of allergies, diabetes, and obesity later in life. Mothers benefit from…
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The Fourth Trimester
4th Trimester: How to feel Successful Postpartum The fourth trimester is a term coined by pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp. It is the first three months postpartum. This is an adjustment time for the whole family and a time for newborns to get acclimated to life outside their mothers’ womb. Feeding Your Baby Infants must feed…
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