Comments on: 10 Postpartum Essentials

By: Tami

Tami — Fri, 15 May 2020 07:46:10 +0000

I wish I had had more support. I broke my tailbone during labor, and not one medical professional even suggested getting a donut, or something similar to relieve my pain. Instead, thy just told me to take ibuprofen, which did nothing to help the actual problem, and made my son’s colic worse.

I switched to Tylenol on my own, and discovered a miracle-cure for colic, if anyone knows someone who needs one – Hyland’s Colic Tablets, they’re all natural, homeopathic, and work great.

By: Catherine A Bumgarner

Catherine A Bumgarner — Thu, 14 May 2020 21:43:36 +0000

They didn’t have all these great things for new Mothers in the 80s and 90s when I had my babes it was kinda take your baby home and deal with the problems on your own . I’m so glad that these products are now available for all the new Moms out there

By: Kristin Barton

Kristin Barton — Wed, 13 May 2020 19:32:00 +0000

Hi. Thanks for this post. Things have come so far for moms since I had my baby 26 years ago and change. I love the trend of encouraging mothers to take care of themselves instead of how it was back in my day, when the articles were praising women who went back to business as usual the day after delivery and were expected to wait on everyone, clean the house, cook, and all the things. Yeah, that was actually how it was in some sectors of society. Anyway, this is a wonderful set of suggestions. I’m really enjoying looking through your material and will continue to do so.

By: Jaci

Jaci — Wed, 13 May 2020 16:52:25 +0000

I found that nursing pad inserts covered in Mineral Oil work way better than any lanolin cream for sore, chapped nipples from the first couple weeks of breastfeeding. I just had to make sure it was all wiped off well before feeding baby or it gives them even runnier poops than normal. Also, I really couldn’t have gotten by without some extra ‘puppy pads’ (i don’t know how else to describe them LOL) to put on the bed over the sheets, especially the first few days when things are still all leaky and mama is so tired she doesn’t realize its pad changing time.

By: Jyotsana

Jyotsana — Wed, 13 May 2020 04:24:13 +0000

Hey Gen! Thanks for sharing your experiences. I wish I were aware of these when I birthed my 2 kids. My body is totally out of shape because of the protruding stomach I am left with after my second child. I have a 15yr old daughter and an 8 yr old son. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks and much love to you

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 13 May 2020 01:34:32 +0000

I couldn't love this post more! I chose a special nursing gown and robe that I slipped into right after giving birth at home and it absolutely felt like heaven. I love to see women talking about this postpartum journey more and more! It is much needed.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 13 May 2020 00:05:15 +0000

Thanks Gen. Im half japanese and learned early on to not just rely on modern medicine but on old tried and true treatments. I still use moxibustion on my feet regularly to remove toxins and clear out impurities in my body. The ones for other parts of the body are much smaller and disposable but work wonders! I also did infant massage on my baby to help her transition to the newness of life and digestion, etc. Thanks for sharing and being such an inspiration!

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 12 May 2020 22:11:43 +0000

These are great — thanks for being refreshingly honest.

By: Christina Brotto

Christina Brotto — Tue, 12 May 2020 21:55:26 +0000

Thank for this post Gen. I had two vaginal births (the second being natural without the epidural!). The real lifesaver to me was the sitz bath. So much happens down there after giving birth and this was a great relief to keep the area clean. I even added a bit of sea salt to prevent any infection there. Having my girls was the best thing I could ever have.

By: michaela kilbride

michaela kilbride — Tue, 12 May 2020 20:56:58 +0000

Thanks gen this did make me I have been wanting a baby for around 6 years but am single and cannot afford IVF in the UK. I hope I meet someone soon because even when the reality is explained like you do so gracefully and hilariously I know I want to be a mum more than anything. I know when I become preggers I a m re reading your whole blog for the ahem 20 time because you have a way of keeping it real but also soothing somehow, if that makes any sense ha! We had mothers day in March but I would like to wish you a happy mothers day gen. Take care, love to you and yours