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Parenting and Postpartum


Probiotics
Your gut is a glorious feeding ground for bacteria, good and bad. Good bacteria help maintain beneficial intestinal flora, aid with digestion, and promote a healthy immune system. You are building a literal bacterial community with everything you put in your body, which will shape your baby’s bacterial world. If your diet is not rich in foods high in probiotics, take a probiotic supplement. In fact, it wouldn’t hurt at all either way. Research has shown that regular use of pr

Carolyn Quinn Reisman
Jan 17


Postpartum Perineal Care and Supplies
After the birth of your baby, and whether you tore or not, you may feel tender for a few days. Your vaginal tissue could have small abrasions or splits in the tissue, much like a split lip. Providers sometimes refer to these abrasions as skid marks. These abrasions heal much faster than a laceration that […]

Carolyn Quinn Reisman
May 25, 2024


DIY Padsicles & Postpartum Spray
In my practice, mothers who made padsicles always raved about how much they helped, and I had many mothers ask how to make them. As a midwife, I know first hand how important it is to take care of your bottom after birth. Cold is best the first 24-48 hours postpartum, so be sure the […]

Carolyn Quinn Reisman
May 25, 2024


Choosing Menstrual Pads is A Big Deal! Disposable or Cloth?
Since you will be using menstrual pads after the birth of your child, anywhere from four to six weeks, choosing menstrual pads is a big deal! If you are used to using menstrual pads, you know that large pads are used for a heavy flow, and regular to thin pads are used for a light […]

Carolyn Quinn Reisman
May 25, 2024


Why Does My Baby’s Skin Look Yellow?
The yellow tinge that colors some babies’ skin and eyeballs is called jaundice, occurring in about 60 percent of all babies. In the vast majority of cases, jaundice is a normal physiological response of a baby adjusting to life, seldom requiring treatment. Rarely, jaundice can be life-threatening. As parents, you need to be aware of […]

Carolyn Quinn Reisman
Mar 26, 2021


Sitz Baths For Healing Your Tender Parts
After the baby arrives, moms usually love the idea of soaking their bottom in warm water, and a sitz bath is just the thing. The idea of taking a sitz bath to is speed up the process of healing by boosting the blood flow to the area with warm water. With a sitz bath, you […]

Carolyn Quinn Reisman
Sep 19, 2020


Must Have Breastfeeding Books
You don’t want to wait until after baby arrives to read breastfeeding books. The time to learn about breastfeeding is BEFORE you have your baby, when you may have more time to read leisurely and without interruption. It is not that you won’t find breastfeeding books helpful postpartum. Having a book or two to troubleshoot […]

Carolyn Quinn Reisman
Aug 3, 2020


The Best Postpartum Books and Resources
There is something for everyone when it comes to looking for the postpartum resources they need. The books below cover everything from emotional health, spiritual well-being, relationships, recipes, physical recovery, health care, postpartum depression, and much more. Each woman will have specific needs. When checking out these books on Amazon, read the reviews to see […]

Carolyn Quinn Reisman
Aug 2, 2020


What State Tests and Procedures are Recommended for My Baby?
Once your baby arrives, there are three standard tests performed to ensure your baby is in good health. All three are required in all fifty states and include the newborn screen, Critical Congenital Heart Disease screening (CCHD), and a hearing screen. Newborn Metabolic Screen All 50 states require newborn metabolic screening to test for or a group of […]

Carolyn Quinn Reisman
Jun 26, 2020
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