6 Months Postpartum Healing

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Hey there! Today is November 14t, which means it is National Pickle Day AND National Spicy Guacamole Day. Enjoy responsibly, friends!

Today’s Quote:

“Silence is golden. Unless you have kids. Then silence is just suspicious."
- Unknown

Happy Friday-eve!

If you’re one chapped nipple away from losing your mind (#breastfeedingproblems), you are in good company today! My 6-month-old has broken two teeth recently and breastfeeding has become… let’s just say, “interesting.”

This is what you can expect today:

• Tips for the 6-month postpartum milestone

• A word from our sponsor

• FREE downloadable holiday gift guide featuring over 20 mom-owned businesses

• Some mom inspo

6 Months Postpartum and Still Healing

Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t JUST take 6 weeks to heal from birth. While the internal wound is expected to heal between 6-8 weeks after birth, the rest of you still has to come to terms with what the *&#^ just happened.

At six months postpartum, you are still healing physically, mentally, and emotionally from bringing a new life into this world. Couple that with some sleep deprivation and you might not even recognize yourself in the mirror anymore.

Things you can expect to continue healing at 6 months:

• Pelvic floor

• Diastasis recti (aka ab separation)

• Hair regrowth

• Nutrient depletion (can take up to 18 months to replenish)

• Mental health: Consider retaking the postpartum depression screening

• Emotional health: mom guilt, feeling like a burden on others, trying to prove yourself at work again (if applicable)

• Hormone imbalance

It’s likely the meal trains have stopped for you and many of your friends/family have stopped checking in on you as often as before. If this is the case, now is a good time to start communicating your needs to those in your village.

Being six months postpartum doesn’t mean life has gotten any easier. In fact, it’s probably gotten even harder with the teething, sleep regressions, introduction of solid food, and the personality of your baby starting to poke its way through. It’s a lot, Mama! Ask for help. You will be all the better for it!

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FREE Holiday Gift Guide

Take the holiday season by the reigns! Shop small and support mom-owned businesses this year. The following guide has over 20+ businesses that you can support this holiday season. This guide has something for everyone on your holiday shopping list, including your pets!

Mom Inspo:

Postpartum Fact:

Current research shows that 1 in 10 men experience postpartum depression.

Resource: The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Depression Guide

Postpartum Garden Top Picks:

Wise Mama Wipes

Tired of buying baby wipes that are full of toxins, added preservatives, and a laundry list of ingredients that you can’t even pronounce?

Introducing Wise Mama Wipes!

These baby wipes are made with natural, gentle ingredients. The brand uses ultra-soft, hospital-grade wipes that are infused with extra virgin coconut oil and pure castile soap. This combination makes them luxurious yet gentle for your little one’s delicate skin. Plus, they’re designed to be extra durable—no tearing or breaking apart when you need them most.

Best of all, Wise Mama Wipes is a small business owned by two mamas in the Austin, Texas area who are committed to bringing better products to our little ones. Check out Wise Mama Wipes on Facebook or place an order with them directly by emailing [email protected] (local delivery and shipping available).

Raising Mama

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• What’s so special about them?

• Thermo-regulating for peaceful sleep

• Soft and hypoallergenic to ease fussiness

• Ultra-stretchy

• Moisture-wicking to keep baby dry all night

What’s more is that with every purchase, Raising Mama makes a donation to support postpartum mental health. Check out the latest pajama patterns here and use code SAM20 for your discount!

Until next time!

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All the best,
Sam

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