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C-Section Recovery: How to Heal Well After a Belly Birth
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

C-Section Recovery: How to Heal Well After a Belly Birth

Many of the beautiful mamas I’ve supported over the last few years gave birth via a c-section.

In this blog article, I’ll walk you through the 4 principle elements that I usually recommend in my postpartum doula practice for mamas who’ve had a belly birth.

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New Mom Burnout: Understanding and Overcoming Postnatal Depletion
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

New Mom Burnout: Understanding and Overcoming Postnatal Depletion

Did you know that postnatal depletion is a real thing that can affect many mothers for up to 10 years after childbirth?

In this blog article, I’m taking a closer look at what postnatal depletion is, how it occurs and what you can do about it.

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The First Few Days: What to Expect After Birth
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

The First Few Days: What to Expect After Birth

What can we really expect from the first few days after childbirth? How does early postpartum manifest for mother and baby? And what do we need to know to approach the fourth trimester with more confidence and ease?

In this blog, I’m talking about some of the topics that new parents most commonly ask me about, including bleeding after birth, baby sleep, and the infamous second night syndrome!

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Best Postpartum Foods: How to Eat after Childbirth
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

Best Postpartum Foods: How to Eat after Childbirth

Which postpartum foods help us meet our nutritional needs after childbirth? What do we need to eat to promote healing and recovery? And which foods should we avoid?

In this blog article, I’m sharing my favorite tips and best postpartum foods for optimizing your postpartum nutrition.

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Baby Sleep 101: The Truth About Co-Sleeping & Bed-Sharing
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

Baby Sleep 101: The Truth About Co-Sleeping & Bed-Sharing

What does it mean to co-sleep or bed-share with your baby? Is there a way to co-sleep safely? And why is it considered controversial or dangerous by so many pediatricians and pediatric associations?

In this blog, I’m debunking the myths around safe baby sleep and sharing 7 guiding principles to make co-sleeping as safe as possible, should your family decide to try it out.

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7 Common Breastfeeding Challenges & How to Overcome Them
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

7 Common Breastfeeding Challenges & How to Overcome Them

What are some of the most common breastfeeding challenges? How can we overcome them? As a breastfeeding mama to a toddler and recently trained breastfeeding support godmother, I have gathered 7 common breastfeeding challenges:

1. Not enough breastmilk 2. Engorged breasts 3. Painful or damaged/cracked nipples 4. Clogged milk ducts 5. Mastitis 6. Milk ejection reflex (strong let-down reflex) 7. Not enough support.

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