Postpartum
Gaslighting women, especially Mamas, needs to end!
I am fiercely protective of the Mamas that I work with, especially when they tell me that their concerns were disregarded/dismissed and were told that there’s nothing wrong by their primary healthcare provider. Gaslighting women is not new. It’s been going on for centuries. Women being called hysterical, telling them that their pain is all…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Giveaway
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mamas ! We all deserve to get spoiled once in a while and today I am spoiling you. Since I haven’t done a giveaway in a while, I thought Valentine’s day would be the perfect time to do one. I’ve curated over $200 worth of amazing products that will leave you feeling…
Read MoreCar Seat Safety & Summer
☀️ Car Seat safety and Summer ☀️⠀ Did you know that:⠀ ⠀ ➡️ within 20 min the temperature in a previously air-conditioned car can exceed 50ºC⠀ ➡️ within 40 min the temperature can get up to 65.5 ºC⠀ Read below as I share some safety tips on how to keep your baby/child cool and safe…
Read MoreDemystifying CPR
When people hear about CPR, AED’s and First Aid, they get very overwhelmed. They think it’s very complicated and are worried about messing up or forgetting what to do. ⠀ Here’s the thing, they have international committees that review the information and techniques every 5 years. They do this to ensure the information and techniques…
Read MoreSupporting New Parents (especially during the Coronavirus)
Being a new parent is hard under normal circumstances but now with this Pandemic, it’s even more difficult, scary and isolating. With us all self-isolating, the risk of Postpartum Depression increases No more visits to meet the newborn No more grandparents snuggling the baby No baby showers no one helping with laundry, dinner Even though…
Read MoreSafe Swaddling
Safe swaddling. There’s a lot of contradicting information out there. It’s safe to swaddle a baby… It isn’t safe to swaddle a baby. The reason why you are hearing that swaddling your baby isn’t safe is because the rate of SIDS is up. Since we still don’t know the cause, they try and take out…
Read MoreThe Face of Postpartum Depression
This is the face of someone who struggled with PPD. Just like this picture, I looked put together, but on the inside I was dying. I struggled hard. Except for my husband, no one else knew how hard it was for me. ⠀ I would sit in the bathroom and just sob (more like a…
Read MorePumping: How & Why?
Let’s talk pumping. I know that it can be confusing to know when/why to start and for how long? Common questions Mamas have: When should I start pumping? Why should I pump? How long should I pump for? Do I need to pump? You should start pumping if: Your baby’s weight loss is close to…
Read MoreMy breastfeeding journey
As World Breastfeeding Week comes to an end, I wanted to share my breastfeeding journey, so that other Mamas know that they aren’t alone. My breastfeeding journey was anything but easy. I breastfed my son every 3 hrs or more frequently, pumped after each feed and then topped him up with formula as needed. I…
Read MoreSleep & Your Well-Being as a Mama
As Mamas, we know that some sleep deprivation comes with the territory. However, have you ever wondered what its impact is on your well-being? What can you do? The research on sleep, depression and motherhood: Studies show that Mamas that aren’t sleeping are 3 times more likely to develop postpartum depression/depression. The worse their quality…
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