If you've recently had a baby, you might be itching to get moving again, but before you take that first step, there’s a few things you’ll want to consider!
In this complete postpartum guide, we will share everything you need to know about what’s happening within the body and offer a few simple ways you can intentionally support its transition back to a regular fitness routine.
One baby accessory that you’ll be sporting for a long time is a car seat. Safety is crucial, although it can feel inconvenient. If you live in a city, or travel often, going out and about with your baby means lugging a car seat everywhere. Here are my top recommendations for making it easier and safer.
Diastasis recti is the partial or complete separation of the rectus abdominis, or “six-pack” muscles. It can be hard to detect, but follow these four quick and easy steps to check if you have a diastasis recti. If left untreated, it can contribute to back pain, bloating, organ prolapse, constipation, and more.
You may have heard of the 5 S’s (Dr. Harvey Karp) in your quest to soothe your crying newborn. Swaddle, Side/Stomach, Shush, Swing, Suck. But there are more out there in case those tips don’t work. I’ve tried them all with my son and found these soothing techniques to be great alternatives.
Why & How Believe Diapers founders Joe Masi & Uli Herzner are helping to change our world one diaper at a time, to alleviate the sad reality of diaper need that affects 1 in 3 families in the U.S.
I’m Erin Pasquet, a New York City-based birth and postpartum doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, and pre/postnatal yoga and fitness instructor. I’m also a mom to a (silly, active, and adventurous) little boy. Welcome to the Believe Diapers blog!I look forward to sharing my own personal journey into parenthood as well as from being a perinatal professional.