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postpartum

Hospital Packing List for Mom, Dad, and Baby

August 31, 2022 by valplowman

The must-have items to pack for your delivery. Everything to pack for mom, dad, and the baby! Hospital Packing List for mom, baby, and dad. Know what to pack to …

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Categories Pregnancy Tags postpartum 17 Comments

My Journey to Health and Self Advocacy: Part 1

June 17, 2020 by valplowman
Family of four

The path one mom took to figure out what was wrong with her health and how she is advocating for herself and addressing those health problems. By Alyssa Hulme This …

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Categories Motherhood Tags depression, Guest Post, postpartum, womens health Leave a comment

Postpartum Depression Can Happen To Anyone

June 9, 2021August 28, 2019 by valplowman
Woman sitting on swing with her head bowed in sadness

Postpartum depression takes over your life and lies to you. Read all about one mom’s experience with postpartum depression with four babies. by Tiffany A. Winkel Nutter I remember the …

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Categories Motherhood Tags postpartum 2 Comments

Babywise, Act 2, Scene 1: What is this?!

October 7, 2022July 20, 2017 by valplowman

by Ashley Bellis Two sons ages 4 years (J1) and 1 year (J2)   This time last year I was writing a Babywise success story. I was proud of my accomplishments …

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Categories Babywise Benefits Tags Babywise Success Stories Week, emotions, postpartum 4 Comments

Accepting and Loving Your Postpartum Body

April 14, 2025April 9, 2015 by valplowman
Mom doing exercise with her baby

Honest, heartfelt reflections on accepting your post-baby body from Emily Parker. Real talk, practical tips, and encouragement for moms navigating postpartum changes with grace and patience. A big thanks to …

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Categories Motherhood Tags BFBN, Guest Post, postpartum Leave a comment

A real mom’s experience with postpartum depression

May 27, 2024May 13, 2014 by valplowman
Sad woman next to a crib with a baby in it

Postpartum depression is a hard thing for moms to deal with. Read this real mom’s story and experiences and advice. I am excited for this guest post today. This is …

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Categories Motherhood Tags depression, postpartum 2 Comments

Postpartum Real Life: What is it like?

November 6, 2023December 9, 2013 by valplowman

What is it really like postpartum? How does mom adjust as well as dad and other siblings? Did you know (and most of you reading this are parents so you …

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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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