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Best Infant Car Seats for C-Section Moms

Kimberly — Mon, 10 May 2021 15:23:25 +0000

Whether your Cesarean birth was planned or not, postpartum recovery is tough. After a C-Section it’s difficult to stand up, difficult to walk without hunching over, and don’t even get me started on laughing or sneezing while that incision is still fresh. Picking up a car seat? Oof. Your obstetrician will tell you you should not lift anything heavier than your baby + car seat, but I’m 99.99% sure they only say this because there is no way you can function as a mother without being able to do that. But what does this OB advice mean? It’s about as

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Postpartum Exercise After a C-Section (with video links)

Kimberly — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:33:10 +0000

Part 7 of 9 in the postpartum mental health series. Keep reading to learn about working out after a C-Section This post builds on itself. But if you want to jump straight to a timeframe, here are your options: Exercises to Avoid for 6-12 Months Postpartum How to “Exercise” Before Getting Clearance From OB (6-8 Weeks) After Getting Clearance and Before Hitting 3 Months Postpartum Best Exercises to Start With Best Postpartum Yoga Poses Postpartum Exercise for 3-6 Months Exercising 6+ Months Postpartum What about if I haven’t been exercising and I’m more than 6 months postpartum? This was originally

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How to Have a Gentle C-Section (Family-Centered)

Kimberly — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 08:25:53 +0000

Cesareans can be peaceful & even enjoyable! Most trauma from C-Sections stems from feeling out of control. We had no idea what was going on and had to follow the whims and instructions of the medical personnel. Well, if you are planning a first or subsequent C-Section, here are things to know about how to make it a better experience. Before we go in-depth, make sure to download these birth plans. They are super simple, one page, big font, and even acknowledge the birth team! If you want a no-nonsense straight-forward birth plan, download these now> *Disclosure: This post may

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How to Massage Your C-Section Scar [Video]

Kimberly — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:40:42 +0000

Does your C-Section scar feel numb, itchy, tingly, tight, or achy? Do you have back pain, headaches, constipation or bladder problems? You would benefit from scar massage! *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no added cost to you, I may receive compensation for products you purchase through links found on my blog. (Thank you, thank you!) This in no way affects the products I recommend (I only recommend the best)!* *Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, so please consult your physician before attempting any of these suggestions. Use your best judgment. What worked

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Kristen Overcoming Traumatic C-Section & Recovery.

Kimberly — Tue, 26 May 2020 02:36:41 +0000

Overcoming Extremely Traumatic Emergency Cesareans and Awful Recoveries Kristen shares powerful insight after having a traumatic C-Section and nightmare recovery. From a near-death experience, massive blood clots, and a hospital-room-looking living room, her story will be keeping you at the edge of your seat the entire time. She shares incredible advice on postpartum mental health and wants all moms who have similar stories to know they are not alone. Follow Kristen at Change Is My Constant *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no added cost to you, I may receive compensation for products you purchase through

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Can You Have a Natural, Vaginal Birth After A Caesarean Section?

Kimberly — Tue, 12 May 2020 03:41:20 +0000

Can a Woman Have a normal, vaginal birth after a C-Section? *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no added cost to you, I may receive compensation for products you purchase through links found on my blog. (Thank you, thank you!) This in no way affects the products I recommend (I only recommend the best)!* *Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, so please consult your physician before attempting any of these suggestions. Use your best judgment. What worked for me may not work for you. Each body is different and unique. Do what you feel

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Do I Need A C-Section Birth Plan?

Kimberly — Sat, 02 May 2020 16:06:20 +0000

Do You Need a C-Section Birth Plan? Short answer: YES! If you don’t want to do any grunt work, just download my birth plans! Get a FREE C-Section birth plan with an included VBAC birth preferences checklist. Want to know what exactly you should have on a C-Section birth plan? Keep reading! Legalese: *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no added cost to you, I may receive compensation for products you purchase through links found on my blog. (Thank you, thank you!) This in no way affects the products I recommend (I only recommend

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Stitches or Staples for the “Crunchy” C-Section

Kimberly — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 06:21:07 +0000

There are many things you need to learn to prepare for a Cesarean Section. An often neglected topic that can drastically improve your C-Section recovery, is deciding how you want your incision to be sealed. Even if you have had a C-Section before, TALK to your doctor about your surgery. Make sure you are both on the same page. Do NOT assume that everything will be the same as it was with your last one. Stitches are way different than staples. *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no added cost to you, I may

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Finding Peace with C-Sections as a Crunchy Mom

Kimberly — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 03:17:17 +0000

Welcome to the final part in a three part series about finding peace with C-Sections. After going through the process I detailed in my first two posts (first & second), I still felt like Cesarean Sections were necessary evils. I was mostly telling myself I would be accepting of a Cesarean, but I was doing everything possible to go into labor and have a vaginal delivery. Who wouldn’t, right? *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no added cost to you, I may receive compensation for products you purchase through links found on my blog. (Thank

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How to CRUSH Your Thrush

Kimberly — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 20:43:30 +0000

This is a series on Treating Thrush! Here is the original post, and here is the post for how to help cure baby. Welcome to the post on curing yourself! We have already figured out you have thrush. Your nipples are pale pink, or have pale spots, maybe they are peeling, and it feels like daggers are erupting out of your boobs or one of these medieval bad boys are trying to work their ruthless horrors on you a few times a day. => It’s time to crush it so you can stop worrying about how badly your boobs hurt,

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