Postpartum
Breastfeeding During A Pandemic: A Conversation with a Lactation Specialist
Image Credit: @storkanddove Breastfeeding during a global pandemic is likely not something you ever thought you would be thinking about when you first got pregnant. To answer your questions, we caught up with lactation specialist Alison Ahern, BSN, RN, IBCLC and founder of Nestled. Alison is one of Binto’s Telehealth providers and our go-to for…
Read MoreThe Best Postpartum Supplements for Women
When you’re preparing to have a baby, prenatal supplements are probably (and rightly) high on your priority list. But after you’ve brought your little bundle of joy into the world, there’s no need to cross taking your supplements off your to-do list. In fact, postnatal health is just as important as your health during pregnancy,…
Read More12 Self-Care Tips for New Moms
Being a new mom can feel incredibly overwhelming. Last week on the blog, we discussed three maternal mental health issues, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and isolation, and how to cope. This week, we’re continuing our #RealTalk about motherhood by talking about why self-care is so important as well as 12 effective and actionable self-care tips…
Read More3 Maternal Mental Health Issues — And How to Cope
Motherhood doesn’t always look like this. Each year, the month of May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. Mother’s Day also happens to fall in the middle of the month. Coincidence? Well, we sure hope not, but now that the holiday has come and gone, it’s time for some #RealTalk about motherhood and mental…
Read MoreWhat No One Ever Told Us About Motherhood
Giving birth is one of the most surreal — if not the most surreal — experiences we’ll go through in our lives. Yet new motherhood is difficult in its own, different way. Although it seems like the “hard” part is out of the way, that doesn’t mean the weirdness, discomfort, and yes, pain, disappear once you…
Read MoreVitamin D, D2, and D3: What’s the Difference?
Ever justified spending an hour in the sun as a necessary way to “get some vitamin D”? (Been there, done that!) Turns out, that’s not a myth; sunshine is a great source of this nutrient. When exposed to sunlight, you skin actually does make vitamin D — well, at least one type. “Vitamin D” actually…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Your First Postpartum Checkup
4 Ways to Prep for Your First Postpartum Checkup With so many things vying for your attention after giving birth–feedings, diapers, cuddles, sleep and healing–you may be tempted to not give a second’s thought to your first postpartum visit. You may even wish you could skip it altogether, but you shouldn’t. Postpartum care is vital…
Read MoreYour Baby’s Medicine Cabinet: What to stock!
No parent likes to think about their baby getting sick or hurt. You would do whatever it takes to keep that fragile little body as healthy as it can be. But the fact is that illnesses and injuries do happen. For your sake as well as your child’s sake, the most important thing you can…
Read More8 Major Postpartum Changes New Moms Can Expect
Bringing a baby into the world is no small feat. While it’s easy to find endless information about getting pregnant and childbirth, what to expect after having your baby tends to be less discussed. Here at Binto, we believe the postpartum experience is just as important as — if not even more important than —…
Read MoreMaternal Mental Health: Postpartum and Beyond
May is mental health awareness month, so we thought it would be appropriate to talk about maternal mental health. After all, being a mom may be gratifying but it certainly isn’t easy. Sometimes women neglect their own health to prioritize their children’s needs, but it’s important to recognize that your mental health matters as much…
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