Postpartum Care
Finding the Silver Linings of the NICU
It was my pleasure to speak with Devon Clement at The Parenthood Prep Podcast for her recent episode about the NICU. Devon approached me years ago about discussing a topic I thought, at the time, was pretty dreadful: “silver linings” of the NICU. It almost offended me that she suggested it. My experience with my…
Read MoreBest Podcast and Webinar Episodes of 2024
A Must-Listen List for Parents Parenting is an ever-evolving journey, and having the right resources can make all the difference. At Happy Family After, we’ve curated a list of our most-viewed podcasts from Parenthood Prep in 2024, webinars, and more to empower parents with practical advice, expert insights, and actionable strategies. Whether you’re a new…
Read MoreOur Fab Four: Best Podcasts for New Parents
We here at Happy Family After are always listening to podcasts, and many of us are obsessed with finding the best podcasts for pregnancy or the best podcasts for new parents, because we are constantly asked by our clients — not to mention our friends and families! — what they can check out for reliable,…
Read MoreHelp! Baby’s coming and I’m not ready!
The final days of pregnancy are winding down. The nursery is all set up, the tiny pieces of clothing are washed and folded nicely in the drawers, birth classes have been attended, the car seat is installed – wait car seat installed?!?! We’re supposed to do that ahead of time? I didn’t know that! Suddenly…
Read MoreDoulas in the Kitchen: Postpartum Snacks 101
Nutrition is important for postpartum parents. Your body has been working hard to create a new life for the last 9 months, and now that the baby is here, your body still has work to do to heal from childbirth, replenish nutrients that have been depleted, and nourish your newborn, especially if you are breastfeeding.…
Read MoreMy Story: The Importance of Perinatal Mental Health
I will never forget the long, hot summer my son was born. We lived in a small, two bedroom side by side duplex off the freeway, the lawn left overgrown and full of weeds all summer as we fumbled through the early days of parenting. The place was once half business, half residence, and the…
Read MorePostpartum Recovery (Part 2): Understanding Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
In the previous blog, we covered the physical symptoms you can expect to experience during your postpartum recovery. Let’s take a minute to talk about postpartum depression. Experts estimate that up to 85% of women will experience some form of “baby blues” following the delivery of their baby. As many as 1 in 5 women…
Read MorePostpartum Recovery (Part 1): The neglected 4th trimester
The countdown is on until your baby’s arrival and you’ve been preparing for nine long months. Your refrigerator is sporting the latest black and white ultrasound snaps of your little cherub. The nursery is freshly painted, the crib has been assembled, and you’ve spent the last three Saturdays taking a birthing class, building nursery furniture…
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