Pstprtm (2024)

06/10/2022

POSTPARTUM IS A WILD RIDE.

And one of the hardest things to do is create space for yourself to fully process what just happened and what is happening.

Here are some journal prompts brought to you by contributor .kehren -

So you can tune inward and see with more clarity what you need in this season of life.

Save this post to refer back to when needed!

29/09/2022

Truth? Gossiping is an addiction and one that’s fostered from a young age. But if we want to have better friendships and break free from the old habit, what’s the solution? Hit the link in our bio to check out a powerful article by where she gives you 3 key tips.

27/09/2022

We’re soooo excited to offer monthly yoga classes for mamas through the end of 2022 - taught by the amazing . Hit the link in our bio to RSVP.

04/08/2022

Yes, you breathe.

But are you breathing deeply?

Are you using your breath to:

Calm your stress and anxiety?
Cool your frustration with your baby?
Pause and regroup after feeling triggered?

Breath is magic.

And it’s right under your nose.

So, here’s your invitation to use it.

Inhale for a count of 4.
Hold for a count of 7.
Exhale for a count of 8.

Now do that two more times.

This alone can shift your state in an instant.

We’d say it’s mom’s best friend.

27/07/2022

Mama, your sleep routine matters too.

Here are 4 ways to make bedtime one of your most soothing and sacred times of day.

13/07/2022

You don’t need an intense sweat session to meet your daily movement requirement.

Check out our latest article by Sharon Vanin, founder of .wellcome.home, via the link in our bio to learn more about NEAT - “exercise” that you might not count as exercise, but you’re actually doing every single day.

Hit the link in our bio to learn more.

27/05/2022

LET’S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

Studies conducted during the Covid Pandemic indicate that close to 70% of mothers are experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).

70 freaking percent!

When you look at all of the changes and challenges that come with the postpartum period, it’s no wonder so many new moms find themselves drowning in anxiety and depression.

Radical hormonal shifts, physical pain with healing, a complete change in identity, and sleep deprivation create the perfect storm for mental and emotional instability.

That’s why it’s so important to receive support - and to take the stress out of finding it, right?

Join us live on May 31st at 10:30am to learn how you can more easily support your mental wellbeing as a mama.

Just hop on over here then.

04/05/2022

Mother’s Day is only days away.

We want you to know that it’s not too late to ask your partner for what you really want.

We’re curious - what would be your dream Mother’s Day scenario.

Share below!

And if you need some inspo - check the latest article by via the link in our bio .

27/04/2022

Comment below if no one told you.

It’s bonkers how little we’re educated about our bodies and the postpartum period. Like… bonkers.

If you’re pregnant or postpartum, don’t be afraid to ask your doctor questions about your body and how to best support its healing process.

And also don’t be afraid to demand more from your healthcare practitioners.

Instead of leaving the hospital with a bag of pump parts and mesh un**es, ask them about…

Nutrition
Hydration
Healing
Mental health

And more.

Because the more informed we are, the better we can navigate this crazy season of life.

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19/04/2022

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11/04/2022

FREE WEEKLY MEDITATION SERIES ALERT!

Join pstprtm co-founder for the next three Tuesdays at 7:00 AM ET on IG LIVE.

A little quickie moment first thing in the morning to carve out space for you.

Check out the recording from our kick off mediation this week in our IGTV.

And be sure to join us on:

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P.S. creates THE coziest, calmest space to connect within - and is a coveted grounding resource for some many mamas. Don’t miss this free experience!

06/04/2022

EVER HEARD OF CONGEE? WHY IT’S MAGIC (RECIPE INCLUDED BELOW)

Craving a cozy and super easy recipe that will nourish your postpartum body and even boost milk production?

Meet, Congee.

A Traditional Chinese Medicine recipe that is oftenused to support mothers as they move through the postpartum period.

Ingredients:

1 Cup White rice

7-8 Cups of water and broth as preferred

1 Tsp grated fresh ginger

Splash of sesame oil

A generous pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

Combine all in a pressure cooker or slow cooker.

If you are using a pressure cooker, set pressure on high and set time for 30 minutes.

When done, add more salt as needed, scallions, wakame flakes, chicken, or nothing at all!

Hit the link in our bio to read the full scoop on the health benefits in ’s latest article.

28/03/2022

GUESS WHAT? YOU CAN NOW “POP IN” TO OUR MOM POD

Starting this week (Wed, 3/30 at 7pm ET), you’re invited to experience one of our Mom Pod circles.

Join pstprtm co-founder, birth worker, and yoga + meditation teacher Anne Omland for a monthly drop-in gathering to help you:

connect to your center
feel into your body
nourish yourself with intention

Each gathering will be themed and will include a meditation, breathing techniques, light movement/stretching and time to chat.

This is a safe space for you to be held in community and connect with other moms and parents.

18/03/2022

SACRED MOTHER’S CIRCLE: NEXT WEEK!

Being in the company of other mamas is magic.

That’s why we’re so excited to host a virtual mother’s circle with next Thursday, March 24th at 7pm ET.

Connie’s approach to holistic healing and empowerment is rooted in creating simple rituals that cultivate self-understanding and a relationship to self-love.

This empowering space will help you connect to your light, purpose, and power through breath, centering and a chance to go within.

RSVP via the link in our bio .

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10/03/2022

FREE EVENT TOMORROW, MARCH 11TH ✨

Join pstprtm co-founder and Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher and co-founder of , for a chat all about how to create a simple ritual and why they’re so impactful for parents, especially mothers.

Connie will share ideas for creating your own daily practices so that you walk away with an easy ritual you can work into your life immediately.

02/03/2022

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22/02/2022

You already know this, but…

Motherhood changes you and the way you look at the world.

It can also change the way you feel about your work, your purpose, your professional life, right?

New ideas and aspirations can start to bubble up inside you —

To start a business
To pivot your business
To change jobs

Whatever it is, join co-founder this week live.

She’ll be creating space for you to tune inward and start finding the answer to the question…

“What’s next for me?”

Join her tomorrow, FEB 23rd at 12:00 PM ET here .

P.S. Blair is a Brand Mentor & Messaging Strategist who specializes in helping conscious entrepreneurs in the wellness and personal growth space lay a solid foundation for their businesses and create naturally magnetic brands.

15/02/2022

So...

Take a deep breath in.
Try to relax those shoulders.
Be where you are.

Your journey is yours.

Thank you to fellow mama + Mother Leader for the reminder.

07/02/2022

Want to anonymously share your "vaulted" mom truth with us?

Hit the link in our bio to safety submit it as part of our Mom Truths series launching soon!

Because your truth will 100% make another mama feel way less alone.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7Wc9EoDoaWF-ssWoOZpfmAvtip0d1YKujkhaqbWcrl9sEkg/viewform

02/02/2022

FACT: SARDINES ARE LIKE THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE OF POSTPARTUM LIFE

We know… you might feel grossed out just thinking about it.

BUT -- we can’t lie to you. Sardines are a nutrient powerhouse, especially postpartum.

Because you can get all of the essentials for you and baby --

✅Fish oil (good for the brain)
✅Calcium (essential for your bones)
✅Selenium (necessary for thyroid + immune function)
✅Vitamin B12 (also great for energy, brain health, and immunity)

-- in just one tiny can.

Don’t worry, we’ve figured out a way to make them taste *really* good thanks to our amazing contributor .

Head on over to the link in our bio to get access to two delicious recipes.

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https://pstprtm.com/2021/08/23/why-sardines-are-like-the-swiss-army-knife-for-postpartum-life/

31/01/2022

This week’s Mother Leader feature is the amazing, .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Mama. New Yorker. Esteemed Pilates Instructor.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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She opens up about the biggest challenges she experienced postpartum. What surprised her the most. How she has transformed since becoming a parent. And more!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hint: on a scale of 1-10, she says a 3 describes how supported she felt after she had a baby.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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28/01/2022

ARE YOU BURNED OUT OR JUST TIRED?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But there are a few key ways to figure out whether or not what you’re experiencing is normal or something more chronic: like adrenal fatigue.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hit the link in our bio for a free workshop called THIS IS WHY YOU’RE SO TIRED to get the scoop on what you can do for your body to start feeling better.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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26/01/2022

You too?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s ok, no judgment here.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The truth is, breastfeeding isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of our contributors shares her BF journey and how she had to let go of the romanticized vision she had and find her way through it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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24/01/2022

Thank you, thank you, thank for lightening up this Monday! You are a gem.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Be sure to click the link in our bio (or check out our stories!) to read her latest contribution to .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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21/01/2022

HERE’S SOMETHING TO HELP BRING BACK THAT LIMBER FEELING:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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*3 moves to wake up and open up your body*⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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These simple, gentle moves brought to you by co-founder will help release tension, lubricate your joints, promote circulation, and more!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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(1) Marching in Place⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This motion wakes your body up and helps you become aware of how your body is moving and functioning. Are you leaning to one side? Does it feel hard? Are you losing your balance? Just notice and keep moving.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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(2) Rolling Down⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and parallel. Shift your weight forward toward your toes and the back to your heels a few times. Then settle in what feels like the middle of your foot. Put your chin to your chest, and roll down bone by bone.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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(3) Standing Arm Circles⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Standing upright, with your va**na pointing straight down to the ground, inhale as you lift your arms forward and up. Exhale as you open your arms wide to the sides and down to where they started. Repeat 5 times in each direction.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

19/01/2022

WHY HONEST CONVOS ARE KEY TO OVERCOMING PPD⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So much so that you don’t even realize you’ve fallen into a hole of despair, overcome with emotion and intrusive thinking.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To your partner.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To your family.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To your therapist.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Contributor Erin Thorp shares her journey with PPD and how these 4 conversations created a massive shift in her life, for the better.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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17/01/2022

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Here’s to protecting our energy and being fierce in our boundary setting.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To learn more about Carla and her postpartum journey hit the link in our bio to read her Mother Leader feature.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

14/01/2022

Your body is magic.

Here’s how to love her up.

13/01/2022

“Did you have a natural birth?”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A question so many of us have gotten from a well-meaning human in our lives.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Pitocin + medicated va**nal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Double tap if you agree.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And read contributor Devon Loftus’ beautiful article about how she accepted her unexpected c-section as natural birth.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Link in bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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