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Continue reading →: C-Section Recovery Weeks 3–6: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When Pain Gets BetterIf you’re in the thick of recovery, you’re probably wondering when your body will start to feel like yours again. For me, that turning point came around week three of C-section recovery. It wasn’t overnight but things began to shift. I could move a little easier, take slightly longer walks,…
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Continue reading →: C-Section Recovery Timeline: The First 2 Weeks at HomeThe first time I stood up after my C-section is something I’ll never forget. My legs shook, my abdomen felt tight and tender from the stitches, and I remember thinking, How am I supposed to take care of a newborn when getting to the bathroom feels this hard? If you’re…
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Continue reading →: The Best Breastfeeding Positions After a C-section BirthThere is no one right position to breastfeed your baby. It is all about what position is the most comfortable for you and your baby. There are different positions that are typically more comfortable for c-section recovery. There are also specific breastfeeding positions for fast or slow letdown, reflux, and…
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Continue reading →: Breastfeeding Essentials: What I Needed in the First MonthAre you planning to breastfeed or currently breastfeeding? I put together a list of essentials that have helped me along my breastfeeding journey. These are items that I truly found so helpful during my first month of breastfeeding. Most of these I found out I needed during the first week…
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Continue reading →: C-Section Hospital Bag Checklist: For Mom & BabyFrom a mom that has been there, now 3 months postpartum, here’s what I would pack in my hospital bag if ever did it again. This list includes items I actually used or wished I had after my c-section, organized into 3 sections: for mom, for baby, and nice to…
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Continue reading →: Newborn Care: What to Expect in the First WeekThere are some things I wish I knew in the first 48 hours after my baby was born. If you are a first-time mom, the first 48 hours are surreal. After all the chaos and things get quiet, nurses are gone (not for long; trust me, they will be back,…
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Continue reading →: How to Prepare for a Scheduled C-Section: What To ExpectHaving a c-section can come with a lot of mixed feelings. I unexpectedly found out I was having a scheduled c-section at 36 weeks pregnant due to my baby being breech. I had so many feelings around my cesarean birth including fear, disappointment, and anxiety. There are some things I…
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Hello Mamas!
I’m Taylor
This is a gentle space for moms navigating motherhood one day at a time. I created The Motherhood Noted to share my experiences and provide honest recommendations, simple routines and share baby products that I truly love.
