I wanted to do a recipe share along the postpartum recovery theme. I decided to go with two recipes this time. I feel like one may be a little out there for some because it uses pigs feet and then a second one that is perhaps a bit more accessible for those turned off by the feet, a chicken soup with a Chinese flare. The pig trotter soup is curtsey of The Woks of Life and the State of Return Chicken Soup is brought to you by Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen.

Thinking about the Fourth Trimester and its importance.

Starting a family is a monumental decision, transforming your life in countless ways. From the journey of trying to conceive, through the rollercoaster of pregnancy, to the exhilarating yet daunting experience of delivery, each stage is a whirlwind of decisions and emotions. It's overwhelming. However…

Dad's Turn: Why Postpartum Depression Isn’t Just for Mothers

The postpartum period is a very exciting, terrifying and overwhelming period. This time is one of healing, learning and physical emotional exhaustion. And, as we should, we often use this time to focus on momma and baby. We think of their needs, their healing and comfort. What is often overlooked is daddy or co-parent needs. This post is focusing on awareness around the postpartum time for dads and partners. Daddy blues and partner postpartum depression is a very real and important thing to address so lets talk about it.

Emotional Health & Postpartum Changes

Over the next few posts we will be talking about emotional health and strategies to keep in touch with our mental health. Todays topic is emotional health and changes postpartum.

This is a big topic and one that I want to spend some time with. Pregnancy and birth require so much of us physically and mentally and both aspects require attention and both are equally important. I want to emphasize how valid and important it is to meet your emotional needs during this postpartum period.

Who's body is this? The postpartum body - Changes you may not have expected

Recently I have been working with a lot of brad new mama’s, which is super exciting and also got me thinking about women’s bodies post labor and all the things big and small that go through changes. This also got me thinking about how it would have been nice to know what to expect. I mean no one told me how my sweat would turn into this awful foul smelling mess. I mean I have to wear deodorant now! Thanks kid. So lets dive in a touch on some of the lovely and not so lovely things to expect with your body once the little bundle has arrived.

Postpartum healthSerena ShawOctober 27, 2021Nourishing Energy AcupuncutrePostpartum health, self careComment