Let's Talk Postpartum

We’re Starting the Postpartum Rest Revolution! Let’s be real, the early days of postpartum are a wild, leaky, bleary-eyed ride, and at the heart of it all? Sleep deprivation. The kind that turns “What day is it?” into a legitimate daily question, and has you crying because someone asked you "how are you?" or if baby was "sleeping through the night". We put together some easy tips and tricks from our Viva La Vulva Experts to get more Zzz's postpartum! 

Maternal mental illness isn't a modern construct. it’s not something we millennials made up (millennial mum here). It's as ancient as motherhood itself. Yet for so long, women have been silenced out of fear, fear for their lives and fear of getting their children taken off them. Looking back at its history gives us some insight into understanding the stigma, and the feelings of isolation for women struggling. And it is one that all women should know about!

Hey mama! Having a baby is so exciting, yes, it’s also a huge adjustment and postpartum comes with so many ups and downs. With 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men suffering mental health issues during or after...