Those of you who know me are asking how whether you should eat your placenta or not hasn’t been covered already. Those of you who don’t know me:   Placentas are cool. Like, seriously freakin’ cool. This neato organ develops and grows with a baby in utero. It acts as a nutrient deliverer, toxin remover, immune […] The post The top reasons why and how you should eat your placenta appeared first on Modern Day Hippie Mama ..read more

Perineum tears are a reality that many, many folks face during vaginal birth. Your perineum is the space between your vagina and your anus. When you get a perineum tear it will occur when you’re pushing your baby out of your vagina. Sometimes the skin doesn’t adjust enough or your baby has a larger head, […] The post 5 things you need to know about perineum tears appeared first on Modern Day Hippie Mama ..read more

If you want to know what contractions feel like I highly suggest asking a man what it feels like to be kicked in the testicles. Apparently it’s quite similar but is a million times worse*, so you can get an idea of the pain that you’re about to experience based on their experience. *Based on […] The post What do contractions feel like? appeared first on Modern Day Hippie Mama ..read more

When it comes to things you CANNOT live without after you’ve had a baby, a stretchy baby wrap is high on my list. It gives you an opportunity to give your baby the closeness that they so desire during the fourth trimester while giving you free hands to do whatever it is that you need […] The post How to tie a stretchy baby wrap appeared first on Modern Day Hippie Mama ..read more

When you’re given a due date it’s hard to deal when that date comes and goes and suddenly you’re overdue. The average typical gestation is 40 weeks. Of course, this is an average but it’s funny how hopeful we become when we’re immensely uncomfortable and supposed to get relief on a certain day. Let me […] The post Things not to do when you’re overdue appeared first on Modern Day Hippie Mama ..read more

Oh, baby poop. It’s smelly, it’s sticky, it’s squishy, and it’s seemingly impossible to get baby poop stains out of clothes. How do baby poop stains get in clothes, you ask? 25 organization hacks for new moms that you need to know! Send them my way! We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime. Powered By […] The post How to get baby poop stains out of clothes appeared first on Modern Day Hippie Mama ..read more

While so often we associate fear with something being wrong, during birth it’s quite the opposite. Pain is a sign that you’re getting closer to meeting your baby, and these birth affirmations for your labor can remind you of that. What are birth affirmations? Birth affirmations are sentences or words that keep you focused and […] The post 9 birth affirmations for your labor appeared first on Modern Day Hippie Mama ..read more

You may or may not have heard of the “husband stitch” as a preventative measure for a loose vagina after childbirth. If you have I can hear your “ugh…yes”. If you haven’t, allow me to explain: ​ ​ Are you about to give birth? ​ Build your confidence with these 10 tips from a Mama […] The post Does childbirth give you a loose vagina? appeared first on Modern Day Hippie Mama ..read more

Babies do a lot of super cute things like that little bum curl when you pick them up out of bed, but there are also some weird things babies do…that are totally normal! It’s normal to analyze every little thing that your baby is doing and worry about whether or not the weird things babies […] The post Weird things babies do that are totally normal appeared first on Modern Day Hippie Mama ..read more

So, you’re looking for things for new moms to do! Let’s face it. Babies are boring. I mean, they’re crazy cute, but really, all that they do is eat, sleep, and poop. It’s inevitable that eventually, you’re going to want to start doing some stuff other than stare at your precious baby and think to […] The post 50 things for new moms to do appeared first on Modern Day Hippie Mama ..read more