c-section recovery

The ‘perfect birth’ doesn’t exist—trust me I gave birth 4 times

It was with that birth that I realized I had been chasing a fantasy that didn't exist. It didn't matter how my babies were born.

17 C-section recovery products you might not think of (but won’t want to live without)

It's major abdominal surgery so make sure you take the time to recover.

Giving birth under general anesthesia increases your odds of getting PPD by 54%

This research underscores the importance of postpartum support for mothers.

I grieved the birth experience I didn’t get

I didn't know how a birth I planned for nine months was over in 30 minutes on a surgical table. I was mourning the loss of the vaginal birth I wanted. It took me some time to overcome my grief, but I did.

Motherhood is: Taking care of a toddler while recovering from a C-section

And being kind to yourself along the way.