Ask any Baton Rouge mom what she wants for her children, and health + wellness will be one of her first responses. Whether it’s the mental health of her teenagers, how much screen time to allow her toddlers or struggling with breastfeeding, moms simply want the best outcome for their children’s overall health.
Disclaimer: While the writer does hold a perinatal mental health certification and is a licensed therapist, this is informational and is not to be taken as medical advice. As always, talk to your health care provider.
I’ve heard it more times than I can count, “I don’t have postpartum.” The reasons are varied: Maybe she thinks it's not that bad, or depression and anxiety are not something that is discussed in her family or her culture. Maybe there is a fear that she will be labeled, or that it's just hormones or that she's the only one who feels this way.
It seems we (women/society) have been conditioned to think pregnancy and mothering should always be sunshine and flowers and pure...
“I look tired and feel fat.” “I have no energy and still have so much to do.” “Everyone else seems to have it all together and I struggle with even the basics of everyday life.” You don’t look the way you want to look, act the way you wish you’d act, and “mom” the way you wish you’d “mom."
Sound familiar? Most of us have been in, or are currently in, this toxic relationship with … OURSELVES. It’s unhealthy and perpetuates habits of thoughts and actions that become engrained in who we are. We focus on what we do wrong, what our spouses and kids do wrong, what is not done to our standards and likings, and what falls short...
Author's Note :: When this article was originally written, the semaglutide compound was obtainable through Canadian pharmacies. According to news sources and my doctor who was able to get me the Ozempic compound from Canada, shipments from the country are now limited to preserve the drug for their country. I am now scrambling to find another option to continue my weight loss journey including looking for the compound made in the States, even if that means paying a heftier price tag.
Why won't this pandemic weight come off?
I, like a lot of people, gained the "Covid-19." Ever since I lost 105 pounds before having children back in 2015, I have been consistent with keeping my weight off. I had my...
We have all been there – when those moments of frustration have escalated and you have reached your absolute breaking point. Something that started small has become bigger and bigger and now you are completely tapped out and frustrated. Frustration over a messy kitchen, dishes in the sink, spilled coffee on your pants, toys left out all over the living room, and those piles of laundry in the corner.
So, how can you get rid of the anxiety and irritation to re-center yourself? One simple answer is just to step away from the situation. Go for a quick walk to clear your head. Pop in your earbuds and listen to some calming music or your favorite podcast while you enjoy...
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Five Reasons You Are Not at Your Dream Weight
Warning TMI: I used to be kinda gassy. Sometimes super bloated. Often a lil’ stopped up if you will.
I tried all kinds of things to solve this.
It wasn’t until I literally got my poop tested that I solved what was ACTUALLY wrong. Instead of just guessing and never really solving it.
We can’t SOLVE our weight or poop problems for...
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