Journal

Motherhood

Why do I get postpartum night sweats?

Why do I get postpartum night sweats? It’s your first few nights after labor and you’re waking up to feed, clammy and drenched in sweat. Your room ...

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Why do I sweat when I breastfeed?

Why do I sweat when I breastfeed? Wondering why your body seems to sweat more every time you sit down to breastfeed your baby? Even after all your ...

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Why you’re sweating so much after pregnancy and what you can do about it

Why do I sweat so much after pregnancy? Add excessive sweating to the postpartum checklist. In case you’re not already aware, or you’re currentl...

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A very sweaty postpartum journey: the first 2 weeks postpartum

words by: Laura Robbins I know they said things would change postpartum. I was prepared for the possibility of acne, hair loss and brittle nails. I...

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7 things that happen postpartum and why we need to talk more about them

7 things that happen postpartum and why we need to talk more about them We spend nine months, if not more, reading about what is happening to our b...

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Why do I smell differently after having a baby?

Your body went through a lot to create your baby and then to birth it, and now it’s going through another journey as it adjusts to life postpartum...

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Why do I sweat more postpartum?

We talked about what sweat changes happen to your body during pregnancy, but what about postpartum? After giving birth, your body is re-regulating ...

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Peppermint & Breastfeeding: Does mint affect milk supply?

Conversations around the benefits of breastfeeding are in no shortage when you’re a new mother. And with immutable warnings for what

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Why does my body odor change during pregnancy?

Pregnancy comes with a lot of physical and mental newness. Your body is changing and at a rapid rate, which can be hard to adjust to, especially wh...

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Breastfeeding & antiperspirant - considerations for new mothers

Your armpit is the focal point of some pretty intimate conversations. Sweating, body odor, body hair… the armpit, and what you do with it, has ever...