childbirth Archives - The Soccer Mom Blog

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5 Things All C-Section Mamas Need to Hear

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4 Places to Donate Breast Milk

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Do Postpartum Belly Bands Work?

If you've ever heard or used the term "mom brain," it's not a made up thing! When the tiredness never goes away — it might be Postnatal Depletion. What that means and how to recover.

Postnatal Depletion: Study Proves “Mom Brain” is a Real Thing

There ARE ways to turn a posterior baby naturally. I know because I did it!

How to Turn a Posterior Baby Naturally

This is our home birth story: why I chose a home birth in the first place, what went wrong, and what I want other moms thinking about a home birth to know.

I Tried a Home Birth – Here’s Why I’ll Never Do it Again

No matter what is trendy, here's why I don't want you to call my C-section a "belly birth" and you might not want to either.

Don’t Call my C-Section a “Belly Birth”

A breakdown of 10 natural ways to start labor: what the experts say, what actually worked for me, and what didn't. Real-life pregnancy advice.

10 Natural Ways to Start Labor

What to expect from your C-section scar - How big is the incision? How long does it take to heal? Do scar removal gels and creams really work?

Your C-Section Scar – 5 Things You Need to Know

How to strengthen your post baby body, no matter how long its been since you gave birth. Why your postpartum self is actually stronger than you thought!

Strengthen Your Post Baby Body

Postpartum depression isn't your fault -- it is a biological complication of pregnancy. Find out how you can learn more and treatment options.

Is it Postpartum Depression?

The choice working moms shouldn't have to make -- How the US maternity leave system fails new moms (and families)

My Biggest Regret as a New Mom

Why you should plan for a c-section...even if that's not your plan! 9 questions to ask your doctor to make sure you're ready for childbirth.

Why You Should Plan for a C-Section (Even if You Don’t Want One)

You've likely heard how important it is to make a birth plan or already have one if you're expecting. Here's why it might not all be in your control.

Why Your Birth Plan Doesn’t Matter