A Journal of
Self-Mending

First 12 Weeks

Sleep Challenges for New Parents Beyond Infant Care

When you experience sleep difficulties that extend beyond your baby's wake cycles...we are on the other end of your Motherocity app to answer your 4am questions. On the surface, it may just feel like been hazed by the most popular sorority in college. But the truth is multiple factors can contrib...
Coughing With a Fresh C-Section

Coughing With a Fresh C-Section

If you're reading this while trying to suppress a cough that threatens to rip you in half, welcom...
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Sleep Challenges for New Parents Beyond Infant Care

Sleep Challenges for New Parents Beyond Infant Care

...mothers and fathers may experience these challenges even when your sleep is prioritized.
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Daily Pep Talk | Self-Care

Daily Pep Talk | Self-Care

In the fast-paced tapestry of our lives, the art of self-care stands as a testament to our commit...
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Read Me... If you just had a baby

Read Me... If you just had a baby

...tips to help revitalize and rejuvenate your body and you after delivery
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Mental Health

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

What are PMADs? Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are a group of mental health conditions that can occur during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. These disorders go beyond the typical "baby blues" and can significantly impact a woman's ability to function and care for herself an...
What Is The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)?

What Is The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)?

The Role in Identifying Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) The Edinburgh Postnatal Depr...
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The Cosmic Shift in Importance

The Cosmic Shift in Importance

When a baby enters the picture, it's like a new star is born—literally and figuratively. Suddenly...
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

What are PMADs? Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are a group of mental health conditi...
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Sweat Pants & Screen Time

Sweat Pants & Screen Time

It's time for physical and emotional recovery and there are a few things you still need to do for...
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Tips: Nurturing Your Village to Gain Support

Tips: Nurturing Your Village to Gain Support

Remember the saying "It takes a village"? It's true! ...seeking and accepting support isn't a sig...
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So You've Got a New Body, eh?

So You've Got a New Body, eh?

Bringing a new life into the world is a miraculous journey that transforms not just your life but...
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Medical

Getting Started | Rebuilding Your Pelvic Floor

Understanding the Importance of Pelvic Floor Strength The pelvic floor undergoes significant stress during pregnancy and childbirth. Strengthening these muscles is crucial for overall well-being, supporting bladder control, and preventing issues such as pelvic organ prolapse. Gentle postpartum ex...
Postpartum Preeclampsia

Postpartum Preeclampsia

A Dangerous Condition Requiring Vigilant Monitoring and Care Postpartum preeclampsia is a serious...
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WE SHOULD KNOW THESE Postpartum Menopause Symptoms

WE SHOULD KNOW THESE Postpartum Menopause Symptoms

The lack of research on conditions like postpartum-induced menopause points to a larger issue in ...
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Analysis | Postpartum in the U.S. vs Africa

Analysis | Postpartum in the U.S. vs Africa

Comprehensive Analysis of Critical Postpartum Knowledge for Women in the United States and Africa...
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Postpartum Pain Management

Postpartum Pain Management

 It is critical to pay attention to your body's signals and get help as soon as possible.
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Getting Started | Rebuilding Your Pelvic Floor

Getting Started | Rebuilding Your Pelvic Floor

Pelvic floor dysfunction refers to a condition where the pelvic floor muscles become weak, tight,...
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Laws & Legislation

Getting a Birth Certificate for Your Baby

A process new parents find opaque is acquiring a birth certificate for their little one. Here’s a simple guide to navigate you through acquiring one of the most important documents a baby could have. What is a birth certificate? A birth certificate is exactly what it sounds like – a document pro...
Overview of Recent Changes in U.S. Abortion Laws

Overview of Recent Changes in U.S. Abortion Laws

...legal and policy changes have created a complex and evolving legal environment regarding abort...
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Workplace Protections for Moms

Workplace Protections for Moms

These laws aim to support new mothers in the workplace, but implementation and enforcement can va...
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Getting a Birth Certificate for Your Baby

Getting a Birth Certificate for Your Baby

A process new parents find opaque is acquiring a birth certificate for their little one. Here’s a...
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Kamala Harris VS Donald Trump: Maternal Care

Kamala Harris VS Donald Trump: Maternal Care

The president will ultimately determine pressing matters for moms, including increasing the lengt...
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Lifestyle

Hormonal Acne: Managing Your Skin's Cyclical Battle

Hormonal Acne: Managing Your Skin's Cyclical Battle

Hormones often get blamed for various issues, especially when it comes to our skin. But these che...
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Ingredient Shoutout: Castor Oil

Ingredient Shoutout: Castor Oil

While scientific research on castor oil's benefits is limited, many women report positive experie...
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Daily Mantra | Overcoming Exhaustion

Daily Mantra | Overcoming Exhaustion

Remember, "hitting the wall" is a temporary phase.
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Juicy SUMMER Reads for New Moms!

Juicy SUMMER Reads for New Moms!

Looking for an engaging summer read? Check out these books about motherhood, health, and women’s ...
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Spouses & Partners

A Letter for Partners | After a Perineal Tear

A Letter for Partners | After a Perineal Tear

 Even sitting can be uncomfortable at times.
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Relationship Survival When "Touched Out!"

Relationship Survival When "Touched Out!"

Being "touched out" is a common experience for parents, especially those caring for infants.
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Navigating Intimacy After Having a Baby

Navigating Intimacy After Having a Baby

Many new parents experience fatigue, stress, and body image concerns that can impact desire for i...
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Things NOT to say to your partner during postpartum

Things NOT to say to your partner during postpartum

Even if your partner may be home all day, or even out working, there are not always enough hours ...
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