Breastfeeding is both a natural and a learned skill for both mother and baby. It takes patience, adjustment, emotional strength, and sometimes support that many people don’t openly discuss. If you’re reading this as a new mother or preparing to be one, I want to walk you through the basics in the simplest way possible. I’m not an expert. I’m not a doctor. Just a mother who has been there.
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Gentle Affirmations From One Mother to Another: Words Every New Mom Needs to Hear
Motherhood changes you in ways no book truly prepares you for. The physical recovery, the emotional shifts, the quiet doubts, the overwhelming love. It all arrives together. And somewhere between feeding schedules, sleepless nights, and endless responsibilities, many mothers forget to be kind to themselves. This is not an expert guide.This is a pause.A gentleContinue reading “Gentle Affirmations From One Mother to Another: Words Every New Mom Needs to Hear”
Ajwain Gudh Chikki Recipe for Postpartum Mothers
Ajwain gudh chikki is a gentle, warming, digestive traditional sweet for postpartum recovery. It is made with ajwain (carom seeds), jaggery, and dry coconut. This combination helps improve digestion, reduce gas, and provide gentle warmth and energy to new mothers.
Traditional Gudh ki Paath Recipe – Best Postpartum Drink for New Mothers in India
Traditional Gudh ki Paath recipe for new mothers. A nourishing postpartum drink made with gond, ghee & jaggery for recovery and strength.
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag: Complete Guide for Expecting Moms
If you’re on the final stretch of pregnancy, one of the best things you can do to stay prepared is to pack your hospital bag in advance. I packed mine at the beginning of the 9th month, and I’m so glad I did.
Our Babymoon Experience in India
In the final stretch of my second trimester, my partner and I decided to take a break from to-do lists and hospital appointments and gift ourselves a babymoon. We were looking for a destination close to Pune that didn’t require too much planning, offered comfort, and allowed us to enjoy nature walks in the mornings and evenings.
