Category: Postpartum

What is the Fourth Trimester?

August 28, 2018

For all women, the birth of their baby is the beginning of an exciting and challenging journey into motherhood. Too often new moms may forget that they are still in both physical and emotional recovery from the pregnancy and delivery. These first 6-8 weeks are now being recognized as the “fourth trimester”. Providing support postpartum

Postpartum Depression & Anxiety: More Common Than You Know

March 10, 2017

Delivery of your newborn is one of the greatest events in your life, bringing on a flood of emotions. These emotions can be sadness or anger and you may not know if it’s normal to feel that way. Do you feel sad when you should be happy that you just had a baby? Do you

Postpartum Reading

December 21, 2015

The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp, MD Your Amazing Newborn by M.D. Marshall H. Klaus and M.F.T. Phyllis Klaus The Year after Childbirth: Enjoying Your Body, Your Relationships, and Yourself in Your Baby’s First Year by Sheila Kitzinger Dr. Sears (parenting information) The Nursing Mother’s Herbal by Sheila Humphrey

Postpartum Doulas

Welcome Baby Care: Welcome Baby Care’s goal is to help the family fully recover from pregnancy and childbirth or the adoption process, learn how to trust parental instincts and move forward with confidence and joy. They aim to give the best possible postpartum care in a culture that often overlooks this crucial time between parent

Postpartum Helpful Links

Blooma: New Mama Group offers moms the opportunity to connect with each other, ask questions, share advice, laugh, cry, and talk about life with a new baby. There are occasional guest speakers to offer insight into popular parenting topics. Babies are always welcome, and groups are led to accommodate all parenting styles. Start anytime, and