My 3 Essential Foods for Postpartum Support

The postpartum period... not my favorite time. If you are interested, click here, and you can read about my struggle with postpartum depression and the holistic remedies that have helped me. Since the early years of my motherhood, I have come to look forward to that peaceful time when the family gets to tuck in and hold our new little baby. I no longer dread the impending struggle of the postpartum period, when I waited for that dark cloud to overcome me without a moment's no

Hannah

Dec 16, 2025

My Struggle with Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression… It's no joke. I had no idea how bad postpartum depression could be until I experienced it for the first time. It usually hits me around two months postpartum, the same time that my hair begins to fall out. I know the timeline for postpartum depression can vary from woman to woman. But, this is just the way that it typically goes for me. The first time I went through PPD, I remember thinking that the struggles of postpartum depression should be talked ab

Hannah

Dec 2, 2025

3 Must-Haves for Sleep Training

Are you having trouble getting your baby to sleep through the night? Are they older than six months? It may be time to consider sleep training. Although I fought the idea of it for a little while, in order to bring some peace to the home, I eventually went the sleep training route. You can read about my sleep training system here . Today I wanted to share with you my top must-haves for sleep training. These are tried and true products that have worked for all five of my child

Hannah

Nov 7, 2025

Baby Colic & Fussiness

One of the worst feelings that I have experienced as a mother is having a baby who I could not comfort. My second child was extremely colicky for the first six months of her life, and I was pretty miserable! She screamed all the time. I have vivid memories of bouncing her up and down in the bathroom (because she liked the sound of the bathroom fan) until two a.m. when she finally fell asleep. I was emotional and sleep-deprived. The pediatrician had given her a thumbs up and t

Hannah

Oct 16, 2025

Words of Wisdom for a New Mom

Every new parent experiences "new-parent-stress." Some of that stress requires just some deep breathing and work. However, I believe that there is also some unnecessary stress that parents, mothers especially, place upon themselves. Here are some of my mothers words of wisdom that will hopefully eliminate the avoidable stress as you enjoy the early days of parenthood. Pray for and trust your husband Early on, I was very controlling and expected things to run a certain way. T

Hannah

Jul 23, 2025

Essential Oils for Mastitis

The first time that I experienced mastitis, I called my mom crying. At first, I thought I had the flu and felt like a train had hit my body. It took me a little while to figure out what was going on. Once I did, I called my mom in desperation. Before I share her advice, let me tell you some of the things that have caused me to get mastitis.

Hannah

Jul 14, 2025

A Letter to a New Mom

The following is a letter for new mothers. These are my top eight pieces of advice that EVERY mother needs to be told. Enjoy! Dear New Mama, Congratulations on your new little beautiful baby. Soak up every minute of it; time goes by too fast. I wanted to write to you about eight things that I wish someone would have told me when I had my first child. I hope they edify your motherhood. Mom knows best No one, I repeat NO ONE, will know your baby as well as you do. So listen to

Hannah

Jun 25, 2025

Remedies for a Gassy Baby

If you have lived through it, then you know what I am talking about. All of a sudden, your sweet, peaceful newborn begins to squirm. The squirms turn into whines, the whines to cries, and finally, the cries to screams. Your baby has gas. I remember the first time I dealt with this; my whole night was consumed with the screams of my baby. What had I previously eaten? Since I was breastfeeding, there was a high possibility that the gas was caused by something I ate, but I could

Hannah

Jun 5, 2025

The Business of Breastfeeding

Are you ready to share your body for six months, nine months, a year, or however long you choose to breastfeed? Sometimes it can be a challenging thing, but there is no better choice for your baby! Breast milk is a perfect food for your new little one. It will provide incredible support for your baby's immune system, help provide antibodies for short-term illnesses, and it helps to bond the mama and baby, just to name a few incredible benefits. Breastfeeding can be a scary an

Hannah

May 29, 2025

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