Postpartum

Helpful Tips from your Postpartum Experts

Postpartum recovery involves more than rest. It’s a complex mix of physical healing, emotional adjustment, and rebuilding daily routines. This section shares evidence-based information on postpartum care, including pelvic floor recovery, nutrition, mental health, sleep, and partner support. Each article is designed to help you understand what’s normal, when to seek help, and how to support your long-term wellbeing during this stage.

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Babywearing Counts as Tummy Time

As a new parent, you’ve probably heard of “tummy time” – the time that infants spend on their stomachs to help them develop the muscles they need to crawl, roll over, and sit up. Tummy time is essential for optimal infant development, both physically and cognitively. Tummy time offers an...
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How doulas support partners

World Doula Week is coming up soon, from March 22nd-28th 2023. In honor of doulas worldwide, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the work that doulas do this month on the blog.  If you’re wondering “what is a doula?”, start here to learn more about the different types of...
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The Eco-Conscious Postpartum Guide

 It’s so easy to overlook your own postpartum recovery needs. Many parents thoughtfully prepare a baby registry, but totally forget to think about the products they’ll need for postpartum healing. The hospital will provide some of what you need, but disposable products create a ton of waste. Maternity pads, mesh...
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How to Make Life Easier With a Newborn

Having a baby is one surefire way to rock your world. New parenthood is not for the faint of heart! People often talk about how hard it is to have a newborn, but why is it so hard to have a new baby? The truth is, with a new baby...
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Mindfulness for New Parents

Mindfulness for new parents, really? When you hear the word mindfulness you might picture someone sitting peacefully and uninterrupted, meditating. Now imagine the haze of raising a newborn - endless diaper changes, mountains of used burp cloths, sleepless nights - and the two just don’t mix. You know that mindfulness...
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Postpartum Exercise: What to Know about Exercising after Birth

No matter how your pregnancy and birth unfolded, one thing's for certain: your postpartum body will feel different! Some women are hit with a tough recovery, while others land more gently into new motherhood. No one adjusts to life with a new baby on the same timeline. Mentally, emotionally, and...
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The Secret to Enjoying Your Baby

It’s no secret that parenthood is hard. Between sleep deprivation, huge new responsibilities, and shifting relationships, becoming a parent is one of life’s most stressful transitions. But it’s also one of the most absolutely rewarding ones. The secret to enjoying your baby is having the practical and emotional support to...
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Gift ideas for New Dads

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19th 2022. New dads are in the thick of a difficult season: sleepless nights, new responsibilities, and much less time for self-care. On Father’s Day, they deserve a relaxing day and a thoughtful gift! But what’s the perfect gift for a brand new father? Let’s...
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What is a Doula?

Doulas make birth and the postpartum experience better for new parents. The term doula is on the rise as more and more parents embrace the vital role that these professionals serve. But even as the demand for doulas increases, the work that they do is not always clear to new...
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Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for New Parents

The last two years have been hard. Parenting was already difficult before COVID, and the pandemic has made it an even more challenging and isolating experience. New Year’s resolutions of the past like “drop the baby off at the gym daycare four times a week and work out” are laughable...
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Helpful tips from your team at Well Supported Family.

Expert postpartum and newborn advice you can trust.

Since 2016, Well Supported Family has provided newborn care to thousands of families. Our team of certified Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists offer daytime, overnight, and 24/7 in-home support across 12 U.S. states. Whether you're recovering from birth, establishing feeding routines, or just trying to get more sleep, we're here to help—one family at a time.

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