by Karissa Whitman | Dec 6, 2020 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor After Birth Why don’t more people talk about how to rehabilitate your pelvic floor after birth? Pelvic floor health is a topic far under-discussed in the pregnancy/postpartum world. I remember reading a new mom’s Instagram post...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Nov 16, 2020 | Postpartum
What is Placenta Encapsulation? Placenta Encapsulation is the process of ingestion your placenta after it has been made into pill form. The process of eating your placenta in any form is referred to in the medical world as placentophagy. While you are carrying your...
by Ashley Lavoie | Jul 10, 2019 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
So many pregnant and postpartum posts will talk about how a woman feels after giving birth. They’ll go into details about sore and aching breasts and nipples and further discuss the ways to soothe the sore vagina or soreness from the c-section. Some posts discuss the...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Mar 3, 2019 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
Linea Negra: What is it exactly? There are so many wonderful changes that happen to our bodies during pregnancy, but there are also some strange things we might experience… like that black line that slowly begins to run down the middle of your belly. We’re...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Jan 4, 2019 | Postpartum
After months of up all night with a newborn, we can finally give our daughter, Nora, her ‘sleeping through the night’ badge. Her sister, Emmy, has been a rockstar sleeper for some time. I stay home with both of my girls while also running Swaddles n’...
by Tara Pickard | Dec 3, 2018 | Postpartum
Identifying and Fixing Diastasis Recti As a mom who has had two children and experienced a mild case of Diastasis Recti myself, this topic hits home for sure. Let’s dig in and learn a bit more about what it is and what you can do about it. WHAT IS DIASTASIS RECTI?...
by Erika Hanna | Dec 3, 2018 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
Tips To Recover Quickly From a Vaginal Delivery Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, or expecting your third, you’re probably not looking forward to the postpartum recovery. Each of my three babies were vaginal deliveries, but each had a different...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Oct 15, 2018 | Breast Feeding, Postpartum, Pregnancy
How to Prevent Breast Sagging After Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Why do breasts sag after Pregnancy? The main ligament that gives your pre-baby boobs perkiness is called the Cooper Ligament. “During pregnancy it’s normal for breasts to get fuller and heavier,...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 16, 2018 | Labor and Delivery, Postpartum
Postpartum care kit- all the essentials for after birth When I look back at both of my pregnancies, the 9 months of carrying my babies felt pretty natural. Overall, I really enjoyed being pregnant. The postpartum phase… that’s a different story. It was...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Jan 5, 2018 | Breast Feeding, Postpartum
Is Breastfeeding a reliable form of birth control? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard it. “You can’t get pregnant while breastfeeding.” This, my breastfeeding friend, is a big, fat myth! How do I know? Well… meet Nora. I...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Apr 3, 2017 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
If you have read the posts “Recovering from Childbirth: 20+ Moms Share Their Wisdom”,  you know that “padsicles” come highly recommended! They are basically a cold compress for down there that also includes a few ingredients to aid in healing...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Feb 2, 2017 | Postpartum
The evidence is everywhere. My shower drain, my hair brush, even my laundry has more of those gross hair ball things attached to it when it comes out of the dryer. I have to vacuum at least 2 times a week to keep things under control. My hair is seriously falling out...