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“I feel like I’m just a new woman in a new chapter of my life, and I’m not even trying to be who I was. It’s just so beautiful that children do that to you.” @beyonce

New parents are often flooded with visitors who want to meet the new baby. While families needs support in the early days, you should be very selective about who you let into your sacred postpartum space. Things to consider...
• Being a host vs being taken care of: Are you certain that the people you invite into your space will be taking care of your needs, and that you won’t feel obligated to take care of your visitors needs?
• Postpartum emotions: It’s best to only have visitors over that you feel comfortable being openly & unapologetically emotional around.
• Your birth & infant care choices: Are you certain that the people you invite into your home will be nothing but supportive & nonjudgemental?
• Breastfeeding: Newborns are often at the breast around the clock in the beginning. Are there certain visitors that you may not feel comfortable having your breasts out around?
• Lochia: Will you be comfortable in diapers and/or sitting on an absorbent bed pad around certain visitors? Will you be embarrassed about leaking blood?
• Being aligned with your partner: Take time to talk with your partner about how you would like to manage visitors. Discuss things such as: who is welcome, how long they can stay, what’s expected of visitors, and who is going to clean up after visitors (drinking glasses, etc.).
#ohbabypostpartum
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Photo x @the.dearest.days

New mothers often experience conflicting feelings when it comes to being surrounded by people in the postpartum period. There is a deep desire to feel supported by family and friends, and a pull towards connection and community. Having support in the early postpartum period helps new mothers focus on resting, healing and nourishing themselves and their newborn.
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There’s also an opposing push away from others to retreat inwards and bond together as a new family unit. Although, considering how commonly women report experiencing extreme feelings of isolation and loneliness in early motherhood, having a support system is crucial for emotional well-being.
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Due to this, women should be very selective about who they let into their sacred postpartum space. Tomorrow I’ll be sharing 5 things to consider with visitors in the early days.
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Photo x @jess__bianchi

In yesterday’s post I mentioned respecting your baby’s signs of fullness and several of you wanted to know more. Most mamas are concerned with making sure their baby eats enough, but trying to encourage babies to eat more than they are inclined (“just one more bite”) can cause them to become disconnected with their own cues of hunger & satiation – something that many adults suffer from.
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So how do you find the sweet spot? Your baby will tell you! When your little one starts showing signs of disinterest the meal should end... even if you feel your baby hasn’t had enough.
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Puree fullness cues:
• Turning their head from the spoon
• Stop opening their mouth or reaching out
• Becoming distracted or showing other signs of disinterest
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Finger food fullness cues:
• Baby will go from eating/exploring the food to playing/mashing/throwing it
• Their face may change from concentration (when eating) to mischievous (when full)
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Both:
• Trying to climb out of their chair
• Crying
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Photo x @maryellenskye

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