There’s a universal feeling that every mom gets when she is sent home with her first baby. It’s almost a sense of disbelief. Wait, you’re going to trust me to take care of this tiny human all on my own? It feels surreal, like they should give you an instruction manual of sorts. While we can’t provide you ...

The fourth trimester—those first few magical and mundane months postpartum—is a period of transition, both for baby and parents. From adjusting to life outside the womb (them) to recovering from delivery (you) to sleeping in two-hour increments (both parties, probably), there’s a lot to get a handle on. W...

Before the fourth trimester is over and done I wanted to share the "survival essentials" that have gotten me through this beautiful and sleepy time. These are really focused on the first month and aren't entirely comprehensive for the full three months of the fourth trimester. While in theory most of the...