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NAPS guides families through the stages of pregnancy and early parenting with personalized support from experienced registered nurses, providing prenatal, lactation, CPR and sleep classes, support groups, and its signature membership service, Nurture by NAPS.

It’s National C-section Awareness Month 🤍So with that in mind, we wanted to share real tips from our real NAPS moms and ...
04/28/2026

It’s National C-section Awareness Month 🤍
So with that in mind, we wanted to share real tips from our real NAPS moms and clients who have been through it and told us what actually mattered once they were home.

Because while C-sections are common, our clients say it’s still hard to prepare for what recovery actually feels like.

There is so much focus on labor and delivery, and not nearly enough on what happens after. (Unless you’re a Pre Baby Bootcamp Grad, where we cover it all!)

Your body needs time.
Even if your brain is ready to go, your body just had surgery. It’s okay to slow down.

The logistics matter more than you think.
Getting up, sitting down, moving between floors… it’s all harder in those early days. Setting up your space ahead of time makes a huge difference.

Pain management is not the time to “tough it out.”
Stay ahead of it. And take the colace. That first bowel movement is something you want to go as smoothly as possible.

You have options in the OR.
Clear drapes, skin to skin, partner involvement. Ask what your hospital allows so you’re not figuring it out in the moment.

And one we talk about a lot… pelvic floor PT
Everyone should have a pelvic floor PT. They can help with
C-section scar healing and mobility
Back pain, pelvic pain
Bladder issues
Hemorrhoids
Painful s*x

It is one of the most helpful (and most underutilized) parts of postpartum recovery.

And the biggest one…
You will need help.

Not just “it would be nice,” but real, consistent help.
Meals, lifting, laundry, getting in and out of bed, holding the baby so you can rest.

Line it up. Accept it. Let people show up for you.

C-section recovery is real recovery.
And a little preparation can make it feel a lot more manageable 🫶




Which one hits home the most for you?
04/18/2026

Which one hits home the most for you?

04/11/2026

I yelled at my kids last week.

And instead of spiraling, I realized…
it was the first time I’d yelled like that in months.

And I was really proud of myself.

A few months ago?

I was overstimulated, reactive, snapping way too fast…yelling more than I wanted to, and hating how I felt after.

I thought I just needed to “try harder.” Be more patient. Be calmer. Be better. Be more present.

But it turns out, I just needed a little more support.

I was a little anxious, a little sad, a little off. And not even necessarily enough for anyone to notice, but enough that I noticed, and wasn’t ok with it.

For me, that support came from reaching out to my P*P, and deciding to start some meds.

This isn’t me saying that meds fix everything. But for me, after trying lots of other things, meds have taken the edge off.

I’m less reactive. I have a little more buffer before I lose it.

And maybe most importantly, I don’t beat myself up the same way when I do have a moment.

And while I had noticed that I was feeling better, I hadn’t fully comprehended how I was also acting better…not until I yelled at my kids and realized just how long it had been.

That’s the thing about progress, you don’t always feel it while it’s happening.

You only notice it when something that used to be constant…isn’t anymore.

So if things feel hard right now, zoom out.

There’s a good chance you’re doing better than you think.

And if not, that’s ok. Chances are, you too, could use a little (or a lot) more support. That’s where we come in ❤️

03/31/2026

Any guesses?!

The answer is….

Your Estate Plan!

I know… this is the least s*xy item on your baby prep list. But it’s also one of the most important.

An Estate Plan is so different than a will.

A good Estate Plan, like the ones created by the , includes creating a trust, which keeps your assets out of probate court, has an extensive plan for guardianship including both short and long terms guardians, outlines who makes decisions if you can’t, AND handles your finances and healthcare if something unexpected happens.

A will doesn’t do all of that (or even most of that).

And once you have a baby?

This goes to the bottom of your todo list but is always lingering in the back of your mind, knowing you really do need to do it!

So do it now. Future you will be VERY grateful.

And if you live in MA, we highly recommend The Parent Estate Planning Law Firm.

Whether you’re:
✔️ pregnant with your first
✔️ already have kids and this has been sitting on your to-do list since… forever

…it’s time.

Book a call to learn more (link in bio)

And then go back to arguing about stroller brands 😏

What did I miss? 🤱
03/31/2026

What did I miss? 🤱

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