If you’re a new mom, you’ve probably heard, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what if you aren’t sure where to start to find your village? Good news—joining a moms group is an easy first step. Joining a group can connect you to a supportive community and is a gift to your
Si eres una mamá nueva, probablemente has escuchado la frase “Se necesita una comunidad para criar a un niño”. Pero ¿Qué pasa si no sabes por dónde empezar para encontrar esa comunidad? La buena noticia es que unirte a un grupo de mamás es un excelente primer paso. Formar parte de un grupo puede conectarse
Perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) depression can be challenging, especially if you don’t know what to do next. Many women don’t want to tell people because of the stigma involved, as well as fear that their baby will be taken from them. There is help, however, and no reason to hide what you’re experiencing from your
La depresión perinatal (durante el embarazo y el posparto) puede ser difícil de enfrentar, especialmente si no sabes qué hacer a continuación. Muchas mujeres no quieren hablar del tema por el estigma social o por miedo a que les quiten a su bebé. Sin embargo, hay ayuda disponible y no hay razón para ocultar lo
Ser mamá transforma tu comunidad de maneras inesperadas. Si bien antes hacíamos planes con amigas por impulso, ahora necesitas una niñera o llevar a tu bebé contigo. Es posible que tus amigas sin hijos no entiendan tu vida ni cómo adaptarse a tus necesidades. Ahora que estás en una nueva etapa de la vida, es
Becoming a mom shifts your community in unexpected ways. While you once made plans with friends on a whim, now you need a babysitter or to bring your baby along. Friends without kids may not understand your life or how to accommodate your needs. Now that you’re in a new season of life, it’s normal
You did it! You made it through 9 months of nurturing and growing the little life inside of you. Your birth story has been written and now that little bundle of joy is in your arms. Feeding the baby on the inside came pretty easy; they ate what you did. You drank your water, took
Homework is done. Teeth are brushed. Bedtime is approaching. Your little one is excited for the simple joy of snuggling up with you and their favorite storybook. This one-on-one time with your child has many benefits for their cognitive development and even a few benefits for you as a parent. Snuggling in and reading a
Convertirse en nueva mamá es muy excitante, pero también es cansado y un poco abrumador. Es muy fácil quedar atrapada en el nuevo rol de mamá. La alegría de todo el cariño es mezclada con las largas noches y con la falta del sueño, es entendible que esto pueda llevar a la mamá a un
Becoming a new mom is exciting, tiring, and even a bit overwhelming. It’s easy to get wrapped up in your new role as a mama. The joy of the snuggles is mixed with long nights, and lack of sleep; understandably, this can leave mamas both physically and mentally exhausted. In this tough, and sometimes confusing,
