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Pregnancy and Postpartum Support and Education, the AfterThird Blog

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  • First year: Postpartum
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Kindness + Compassion for Yourself in Tough Moments

Kindness + Compassion for Yourself in Tough Moments

Posted on November 19, 2018

Self compassion through meditation – my personal experience As a meditator for over 15 years I find myself gravitating more and more toward compassion practices.  It may well likely be the state of the world, at this time.  It is […]

Posted in Wellness
Tagged breathingMeditationnew parent(s)Self care
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8 Tips to Keep Your Relationship OFF the Road to Disaster as You Enter Parenthood

8 Tips to Keep Your Relationship OFF the Road to Disaster as You Enter Parenthood

Posted on November 19, 2018

Parenthood has an impact on your relationship Entering into parenthood in a committed relationship? A black box warning for you: Having a baby will put your relationship to the test like nobody’s business. As much as you can, plan in […]

Posted in First year: Postpartum, Planning
Tagged new parent(s)relationshipssupport
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The early days of parenthood – parent perspective

The early days of parenthood – parent perspective

Posted on November 11, 2018

As a parent, I feel like I am in a tribe with all other parents. I love hearing other parent’s experiences because it is important for me to remember that parenting is wonderful but also messy (and that is ok!). […]

Posted in First year: Postpartum, Planning
Tagged new parent(s)postpartum
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Body and mind recovery after baby

Body and mind recovery after baby

Posted on November 8, 2018

Motherhood is the fork in the road of your health and life.  If it’s taken as an opportunity to heal, it is possible to get into the best shape of your life.  And by best shape of your life, I […]

Posted in First year: Postpartum, Second year: postpartum, Wellness
Tagged FitnessPost baby bodySelf careWellness
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Making a Postpartum Plan

Making a Postpartum Plan

Posted on October 22, 2018October 23, 2018

Most people who are pregnant are familiar with the idea of writing a birth plan (or more commonly “birth preferences” since truly, it’s hard to plan how labor and birth will unfold!), but too few parents-to-be think about sitting down […]

Posted in First year: Postpartum, Planning, Pregnancy
Tagged new parent(s)postpartumpostpartum doulapostpartum plansupport
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Radical self care in five simple steps

Radical self care in five simple steps

Posted on October 8, 2018

My personal journey and self care  For the last four months, I set out on a bit of a challenge and adventure with my family involving travel and homeschooling. I learned so much that I wish I knew when I […]

Posted in First year: Postpartum, Second year: postpartum, Wellness
Tagged breathingpostpartumSelf caresupportworking momYoga
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Co-sleeping explained

Co-sleeping explained

Posted on October 8, 2018

Deciding how the baby will sleep or co-sleep Sleep is one of the most talked about and argued about topics for new parents. Where a baby sleeps, how long a baby sleeps, and to sleep train or not to sleep […]

Posted in First year: Postpartum, Second year: postpartum
Tagged baby sleepbreastfeedingco-sleepingnew parent(s)parent sleep
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Working mom: investing in your family, career, and yourself

Working mom: investing in your family, career, and yourself

Posted on September 23, 2018September 23, 2018

The trap of work life balance Work life balance is a phrase that I hear a lot, especially as a working mom. When I hear it, I always imagine a scale with a stack of things on one side (work) […]

Posted in First year: Postpartum, Second year: postpartum
Tagged returning to workSelf caresupportworking mom
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My journey as a single mom, Doula, and Sleep Consultant

My journey as a single mom, Doula, and Sleep Consultant

Posted on September 23, 2018October 1, 2018

The story of a single mom. Today we will be speaking with Erica Shane, After Third’s community builder and long time childbirth professional. Erica has always worked with families: she started as a professional nanny and after graduating from university, […]

Posted in First year: Postpartum, Second year: postpartum
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Tips for running a business from a stay at home mom (SAHM)

Tips for running a business from a stay at home mom (SAHM)

Posted on September 9, 2018

My story – How I became a stay at home mom & entrepreneur (momtrepreneur) My world changed when I found out I was pregnant shortly after I decided to leave my corporate 9-5 to pursue my dream of running my […]

Posted in First year: Postpartum, Second year: postpartum
Tagged momtrepreneurworking mom
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