Reading Time: 5 minutes Hearing about cesarean from different sources can be confusing and overwhelming, in the following we want to sum up the information that may help you get a clear idea of what a C-Section means and involves so you can feel more comfortable on knowing what to expect if this is your case. Keep in mind that any type of delivery…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Giving birth is a very rewarding but also challenging experience that doesn’t end after delivery, as then comes the postpartum period in which your body is recovering from the many changes that it went to and while this is happening, you are getting to know your baby and also learning to take care of him/her. In the following, we will…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Childbirth, also known as labor and delivery, can occur through several different methods. Some families plan ahead for what they hope the delivery will go, but the truth is that you cant really determine this since it will depend on what will be best for you and for your baby depending on how he/she comes. What types of childbirth exists? …
Reading Time: 4 minutes It is normal to gain weight during pregnancy. You not only add your baby’s weight to your body, but you also have extra weight due to body development. During the course of a healthy pregnancy, you will experience weight gain such as amniotic fluid, placenta, increased fluids, blood, fat and breast tissue. How much weight should I lose naturally after…
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s common to forget to take care of yourself while taking care of a newborn, but keep in mind that your body has gone through a big process whether you had a C-Section or a vaginal birth; which means that it needs time to recover. What is postpartum care? Even if you feel overall well, keep in mind that once…
Reading Time: 4 minutes After delivery, it may seem like you are tossed into a new routine. Your time isn’t really yours and your needs seem to take second place. There is a lot of adjusting during this period of time. Sit back and recognize the amazing job you are doing! Stop judging yourself for not getting back to your weight like you may…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Your body image is not what your actual body is, but a subjective judgment that your mind has about how your body looks like. This judgment has to do with your life history of what you heard about your body or other bodies, if they were critice or not; this coming from your family and from the society. Having a…
Reading Time: 5 minutes The importance of Breastfeeding Breast milk is a great nourishment for your baby, it provides all the proteins, sugars, fats, vitamins and immunological components that your child needs for a healthy development. The World Health Organization (WHO) has even recommended exclusively breastfeeding for 6 months and then to continue it but with an introduction of complementary foods, for at least…
