Modern Parents Guide & Tips | KeaBabies Blog

"Appreciate every minute with your Little One! They are only small for so long and constantly changing!"

For most of our life, we thought we didn’t want to have a child. We were about 98% sure it wasn’t for us, but that 2% expanded when we found the right partner.

Pregnancy comes with many changes hormonally and physically. The drastic drop in hormones from the time you give birth along with sleep deprivation, can make for a very emotional first week.

"I could not wait for you to be born, but when you were born, I could not wait for you to crawl. Then I looked ahead in haste for when you would walk, talk, and be more independent."

During the first few weeks after childbirth, a mother’s body starts healing and adjusting to not being a pregnant mom. The stage is referred to as the postpartum period or postpartum.

Good Friday reminds us all of the importance of forgiveness. Let’s take this time to practice forgiveness in our families, with our children, and with ourselves.

From Easter egg hunts, to visits to the Easter bunny, to big family dinners, it can be easy for your little ones to get overloaded with sugary treats - but there are plenty of other great ways to celebrate without candy! 

It is a known fact that mothers crave a variety of food ranging from pickles to chocolates and ice cream during their pregnancy. However, it has been observed that even new mothers exhibit postpartum cravings as well.

The celebration’s emphasis is placed on Christ's resurrection, which symbolizes rebirth or new life, so Easter is typically celebrated by Christians. However, the celebration is shrouded with pagan rituals that go back to our earliest recorded history.

A belly binder, wrap, or band is a recommended accessory for those who are going on postpartum recovery. Aside from producing a slimmer stomach, you can gain a few notable benefits, mainly a healthier reproductive system.

Shifting from pregnancy to postpartum will bring about new experiences and challenges. Mothers deserve all the rest they can get since their bodies have been stretched and under stress for so long.

Understanding postpartum is important because it will help you understand what you'll be going through and prepare you mentally for all the uncertainties that you'll face.