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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What to Expect for Your First Postpartum Period

Pregnancy puts your body through major changes. In less than a year, your uterus goes from the size of a pear to a watermelon and back again. New hormones come online. Others, like estrogen, climb to six times higher than pre-pregnancy levels. It’s a lot to adjust to, but there...
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Postpartum Depression Affects Fathers, Too

Depression is a serious mental illness that affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts. People with depression can experience feelings of persistent sadness, numbness, irritability, or hopelessness.  Some people are more prone to depressive episodes than others, based on genetic factors. But this disease does not discriminate: anyone can...
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5 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate His First Father’s Day

Is your man celebrating his first Father’s Day this year? You want to make it a special occasion for him, but don’t know where to start. Don’t stress - there are countless simple and meaningful ways to let your guy know he is loved and appreciated. Read on for 5...
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Understanding sleep deprivation as a new mom

As a new mother, your body needs sleep, just as much as it needs air and food. Sufficient sleep is vital part of postpartum healing and maintaining your milk supply. Proper rest will allow you the energy you need to nurture your baby to the fullest, maintain a healthy relationship...
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A-Z Guide for Postpartum Wellness

It takes nine months to grow a baby and prepare for birth. You’ve researched pediatricians, strollers and asked your provider dozens of questions about your pregnancy. Soon your baby will be here and planning for your "fourth trimester" is essential to postpartum recovery. This A-Z Guide for postpartum recovery includes...
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Do you have a plan for your postpartum recovery?

Sleep. Good food. Clean home. Happy baby. These four elements together allow for a calm transition into new parenthood. For a new mom, sufficient sleep is a vital part of your postpartum healing and maintaining your milk supply. Eating healthy, balanced meals and drinking plenty of fluids helps your body...
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Turn motherhood into a community

Three examples. Ready? Set? Go.  The Professional Example Interesting how this executive frames up SoulCycle here: One of the key values at SoulCycle is non-competitiveness. Cyclers don’t compete with each other. Rather they share the burden of the exercise together, pressing down on their peddles and bopping on their handlebars...
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How much sex should you be having after having a baby? (A honest discussion.)

People don't bring up this topic enough -- and it's actually really important to couples and relationships. Not discussing it just causes problems. So, let's discuss it! First up: best practice is to wait six weeks after having a baby, although many doctors say "set your own timeline." OK, so let's say...
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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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