Seed to Sapling

Progesterone and Wake Windows, the roles in pregnancy and postpartum. Check out the blog for more details, link in bio!

Writing the Wake Windows part was a bit tough because my second child does his own thing with no rhyme or reason and it is rough. So be kind to yourself and your baby as you are getting to know each other!

Newborn skin can be confusing! Fatigue during pregnancy is tough! Check out Week 9: Pregnancy and Postpartum to learn more about fatigue and newborn skin on the blog (link in bio)!

Week 7 Pregnancy: Nausea and Vomiting Postpartum: Nutrition

Pregnancy: Nausea and Vomiting

An early sign of pregnancy can be nausea and/or vomiting. Due to the rapidly changing hormone levels during pregnancy women may experience nausea and vomiting. Sometimes it is referred to as morning sickness but it can occur at any time of the day or to some womens dismay, all day.

Postpartum: Nutrition

Nutrition is an important part of overall wellness. The postpartum period can be a challenging adjustment and making sure you stay nourished is key, especially if you are breastfeeding.
In general, nothing should change from pregnancy to postpartum nutrition wise.

Check out the link in bio for more tips to managing nausea during pregnancy and nutrition postpartum!

Pregnancy: Implantation

This week the little bundle of cells will implant into your uterus and begin to develop into your baby as an embryo. During this process you may experience some light bleeding that some may mistake for a light period.

Postpartum: Postpartum Bleeding

After delivery your uterus needs to heal from where the placenta was attached for 9 months providing nutrients to your baby.

Check the link in bio for more details about healing postpartum and the fourth week of pregnancy!

Week 3: Pregnancy and Postpartum

Pregnancy: Ovulation and Fertilization
This is the week of action! Your o***y will release an egg into the fallopian tube where it will be met by s***m and be fertilized. Once the egg is fertilized it will start its journey through the fallopian tube.

Postpartum: Activity for Newborns
It may seem like all your baby needs is to eat, p**p and sleep but as they grow they will be awake for longer periods of time. What do you do with a newborn that seems to just look at you?!
Tummy time, reading, and talking to your baby are some activities that you can do with your baby!

Check out the link in bio for more details about activity for your newborn and the third week of pregnancy.

Week 2: Pregnancy and Postpartum

TW: su***de, self-harm

Pregnancy: Preparation for Ovulation
The second week of pregnancy you have finished menstruating, your period is over and your body is preparing for ovulation. During this time an egg is maturing and ripening in one of your ovaries to be released in ovulation next week.

Postpartum: Baby Blues vs “Postpartum”
As you adapt to parenthood and all the changes that come with your newest family member you may experience a range of emotions.
How do you know if it is “Baby Blues” or “Postpartum”?
There are 3 ways to decipher the difference: severity, onset and duration.

If you have thoughts of self-harm or su***de please contact your health care provider or call the Canada Su***de Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566.

Check out the link in bio to read more about the second week of pregnancy and postpartum.