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How a Postpartum Doula Can Help You
Here’s a list of top areas a postpartum nurse or doula can offer after your birth (includes a tool to help you find a DONA Certified Doula in your area).
Caring for Your Mental Health Postpartum
Caring for yourself during pregnancy is one thing, but in the postpartum period, really? It’s a whole new world.
A Faster Postpartum Recovery
Learn the essentials to having a faster postpartum recovery (includes a healing food list).
5 Tips for Returning-to-Work Moms and Babies
Return-to-work can be tough for both you and baby. Separation anxiety, dealing with bottle refusal, pumping and not losing your supply can all be challenging. But you’re not alone and I’m here to help.
The Supermom Myth
Become the mom you were destined to be with these tips from the Unique Footprints Licensed Professional Counselor.
Preparing for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
A NICU stay is usually unexpected, learn what can be done from a neonatal nurse to help decrease stress for you and your family.
What Kind of Breastpump do I Need?
Learn what the best type of breatpumps are to help you get started with pumping.
Tummy Time: How to Make it Fun!
Learn daily activities you can do with baby to help them LOVE tummy time from the Unique Footprints Pediatric Occupational Therapist.
Plagiocephaly (Flat Head) Prevention Guide
Flat heads occur all over the world! And the Unique Footprints Pediatric Occupational Therapists have all the education and tricks to help keep your baby’s head round- without a helmet!
What will my sex life look like after baby?
What to expect in postpartum intimacy changes among you and your partner from the Unique Footprints Licensed Psychologist.
4 Expectations of New Mothers that are Downright Wrong!
Common unrealistic expectations with how to reframe them to have a more helpful mindset through pregnancy and motherhood.
Medication Considerations for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
If you’re debating if you should pursue medication as a treatment option but you’re scared of the negative outcomes for you or baby, read this from the Unique Footprints Licensed Psychologist.
How to Make a Postpartum Coping & Sleep Plan (That Really Works!)
Use these 4 tips from the Unique Footprints Licensed Psychologist to make a solid plan when preparing for the postpartum period.
Human Milk vs. Formula Milk
Do you ever wonder what’s in breastmilk vs. formula milk? Look no further, we list all components of both in 1 handout!
How to Avoid Constipation & Hemorrhoids
Feel more comfortable with these tips from the Unique Footprints Registered Dietitian.
Mindfulness Practices: When Things Are Not Going As Planned
As a new parent, it really comes in handy to have a couple go-to practices to help ground you in the present moment.