Congratulations on your pregnancy and parenthood journey! As you embark on this transformative time, practicing mindfulness can greatly enhance your experience. Here are five valuable tips from Miranda, yoga teacher and birth doula, on mindfulness tailored to pregnancy and new parents… 1. Embrace the Present Moment: Pregnancy and early parenthood can be overwhelming, with thoughts constantly focused on the past or future. Mindfulness encourages you to fully embrace the present moment. Take time each day to tune into your body, …
Navigating Hair Loss During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are a transformative phases in life. While you may be prepared for physical changes such as weight gain and stretch marks, one unexpected side effect that can catch you off guard is hair loss. Losing hair during and after pregnancy is a common occurrence, and although it may be unsettling, it’s essential to understand that it’s usually temporary. During pregnancy, hormonal changes can result in thick, luscious hair due to increased estrogen levels, as the …
A Note To New Parents: Your Health and Happiness Matter. Because YOU Matter.
The Tidal Wave of Complicated EmotionsA dear friend texted me last week, after coming home from a pediatrician appointment for her newborn daughter. When the pediatrician did the obligatory check-in on Mom’s mental health, my friend was honest and shared that she had been struggling, and experiencing some postpartum mood symptoms. The pediatrician responded: “You want to take care of yourself, because your mental health can have long term effects on the baby.” Last night, another friend texted me, …