Maternal: Notes on Modern Motherhood – Tagged "postpartum care" – Jenny + Evie

Maternal: Notes on Modern Motherhood

Why Moms Pee Their Pants: Q + A with Dana Solomon, Pelvic Floor Guru

Why Moms Pee Their Pants: Q + A with Dana Solomon, Pelvic Floor Guru

Lots of moms pee when they laugh, sneeze, cough, or jump on a trampoline. And for good reason: the pelvic floor, a sling of muscles, ligaments and...
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"Packing" Your Fourth Trimester Bag

"Packing" Your Fourth Trimester Bag

Expecting moms hear A LOT about packing their hospital bag, especially if they’re nearing the third trimester. But moms-to-be should also prepare their fourth trimester "bag" of tricks: self-care tips like having mental health plan, setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and relying on make-ahead freezer meals or takeout. 
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