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Letters to New Moms

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Week-by-Week Postpartum Recovery Timeline: A Mother’s Guide to Healing
Posted inLetters to New Moms Life Lessons from Motherhood Mental Health & Emotional Support

Week-by-Week Postpartum Recovery Timeline: A Mother’s Guide to Healing

As a mother of five and a midwife with over 20 years of experience, I've witnessed thousands of postpartum journeys. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that postpartum recovery…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 28, 2025
Lessons Learned: What Experienced Parents Would Do Differently
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Lessons Learned: What Experienced Parents Would Do Differently

After raising five beautiful children of my own and supporting hundreds of families through my 20+ years as a midwife, I've heard countless parents reflect on their journey with those…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 28, 2025
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Midwife’s Guide
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Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Midwife’s Guide

After bringing five beautiful children into this world and supporting hundreds of mothers through their postpartum journeys over my 20+ years as a midwife, I've witnessed firsthand how maternal mental…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 27, 2025
C-Section Recovery: The Real Truth No One Tells You
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C-Section Recovery: The Real Truth No One Tells You

From the incredible first cry to the challenging midnight feedings, your motherhood journey is uniquely yours—especially when it begins with a cesarean birth. After experiencing two C-sections myself and supporting…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 27, 2025
Worried in the First Trimester? Here’s What’s Normal and What’s Not
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Worried in the First Trimester? Here’s What’s Normal and What’s Not

Those first 12 weeks of pregnancy can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. One minute you're over the moon with excitement, and the next, you're worrying about every twinge and symptom.…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 13, 2025
Keeping It Safe & Strong: First Trimester Exercises You’ll Love
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Keeping It Safe & Strong: First Trimester Exercises You’ll Love

The moment that pregnancy test revealed you're expecting, your world transformed in an instant. Suddenly, you're questioning every aspect of your routine—including how to stay active. Should you keep going…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 13, 2025
Navigating the First 12 Weeks: Your Essential Pregnancy Roadmap from a Midwife Mom
Posted inFirst Trimester Letters to New Moms Nutrition & Wellness

Navigating the First 12 Weeks: Your Essential Pregnancy Roadmap from a Midwife Mom

Those two pink lines on your pregnancy test have just appeared, and suddenly you're embarking on one of life's most transformative journeys. As both a mother of five and a…
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Posted by Sarah Chadwick April 11, 2025
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