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The Lifeline of Love: The Importance of Breastfeeding
When it comes to nurturing a newborn, few things can compare to the incredible bond that forms through breastfeeding. Beyond the emotional connection, breastfeeding offers a myriad of benefits that contribute to the health and well-being of both the baby and the mother. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of breastfeeding and why it remains a crucial aspect of early childhood development.
While it's essential to acknowledge that breastfeeding might not be feasible for every mother due to various factors, the significance of promoting breastfeeding and providing support to those who choose it cannot be overstated. Through education, awareness, and encouragement, we can ensure that more mothers and infants enjoy the numerous advantages that breastfeeding offers. It's a lifeline of love, a source of nutrition, and a powerful bond that shapes the early days of a child's life, leaving a lasting impact on their journey to adulthood.
How Fathers Can Help During the Postpartum Journey
The importance of postpartum care as fathers to support the mother cannot be overstated. Fathers have a crucial role in providing emotional support, bonding with their baby, and assisting with household responsibilities. By actively participating in postpartum care, fathers contribute to a healthier, happier family dynamic during this transformative period. Moreover, it strengthens the family unit, fosters communication, and sets the foundation for a nurturing and loving environment in which the child can thrive.
Nurturing the Nurturer: The Crucial Importance of Postpartum Care for Mothers
The miracle of childbirth brings immense joy, but it also ushers in a period of profound transformation and adjustment for new mothers. While pregnancy and delivery receive considerable medical attention, postpartum care for mothers often doesn't receive the same level of focus. In this article, we delve into the critical importance of postpartum care for mothers and why it deserves greater recognition.
8 Must Haves for the New Mama
Oh Mama, Congratulations on your newest bundle of joy!
Going into mamahood, there is no manual to motherhood. Many times we are given unwanted advice and told to get products that we simply have no use for. Here we’ve compiled a list of practical must haves for new mamas, including if you are breastfeeding.
An Intimate Emptiness
In this grief, I have to focus on the blessings.
In this suffering, I have to focus on the lessons.
In this darkness, I have to focus on the light within me.
In this pain, I have to focus on YHWH.
Because He is my strength.
My Beautiful Gift of God
Hold your angels tight in your heart and hug your babes extra tight, look for the beauty around you in this pain, and always know you are never alone, sweet Mama.
Let your hope be restored.
Let your faith be renewed.
Let your light be re-lit.
Nurturing The Mother: A New Era
Nurturing the mother goes beyond helping mama with baby so she can fold laundry, wash the dishes, take a shower or run errands alone. It goes to washing the dishes for her, sweeping the floors for her, getting her a cup of tea, folding the clothes for her, bringing her and her family a home-cooked meal. All without asking if she needs help, and with zero expectations of receiving anything in return. She may say no to your gesture, however she is crumbling on the inside desperately wanting to say yes but not wanting to seem lazy or incapable. Most importantly, nurturing the mother means giving her space to feel valid in her emotions, to be a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on.
An Open Letter to The Mama Who Feels Like She’s Falling Apart
Mama, I need you to know that you are enough, perfect the way you are in all that you are.
I know it feels hard right now, however it will all be okay. Know that, believe that, trust that.
Welcome Home, to THE Village
There's a conversation that keeps coming up in my world. A conversation that I'm here to bring awareness to and a conversation that I'm here to hold the space in order to provide the support.
7 things I’ve learned while drinking Matcha for a week
I had to realize that it doesn't matter how healthy I eat or what herbal remedies I used a or moving into a clean home, if I still was not fully nourishing my body, I still would not feel the way I wanted to feel, so there were some changes I needed to make.
5 Ways to Increase Your Energy Now
The winter blues have been hitting us in our home, not being able to get outside everyday in the fresh air has been a bit upsetting. Between the snow storms and ice storms and wind chills below zero degrees, it’s been challenging to get outside like we usually do.
Today I want to share my top tips on increasing your energy right now, to go throughout your day feeling more patient and energized! Let’s kick the fatigue and irritability and icky feelings to the curb!!
3 Myths About Pregnancy and Food
When it comes to Pregnancy and Food, there are three misconceptions.
Pregnancy is a time to focus on eating healthy, organic and taking care of YOU. This time is crucial for baby development.
5 Tips for a Healthy Kitchen
You can eat all the right foods, drink all the water, and exercise seven days a week. But if your kitchen is not set up for your health, you’ll always be surrounded by temptation.
Balanced
Mama,
Take a deep breath. God's got you in the palm of his hand. He is here to cloak you in his strength and love. And your get to give yourself grace today.
Finding balance in the midst of chaos can be a thing that's scoffed at by many. Do, do, do. Be, be, be. Go, go, go.
But you are human, it is okay to rest. It's okay to want more out of life. It's okay.
What is Holistic Living?
How To Stay Healthy During The Holidays
You Are Worthy
So today, I dare you to start talking to yourself differently. I dare you to start showing up for YOU. I dare you to let life be fun. I dare you to let God bless you in ways you never even imagined. I dare you! n