The latest online trend appearing all over social media is going back in time to 2016. Sharing memories, photos, and trends of the time. This is the 2016 vs 2026 Motherhood edition of that trend. Here are all the trends that moms were focused on in 2016 and the new 2026 trends sweeping the internet.
Thinness and bounce-back culture is a trend that has unfortunately reawakened. While I’m certainly aware that despite the huge body positive/neutral movement did not entirely squash the thinness-is-ideal mindset that so many have, I would have thought that there would be more acceptance in the postpartum world. Alas, I was too hopeful. The influencer trend of either subtly or not-so-subtly showing off their thin postpartum body is reminiscent of the early 2000’s magazine covers with celebrities showing off their postpartum body usually with headlines reading, “How I lost the baby weight!” I can’t scroll for a second without being fed…
National Organizations La Leche League La Leche League offers breastfeeding support across 80 countries. They also offer in person and online support services. The Lactation Network The Lactation Network provides breastfeeding support by connecting mothers with lactation consultants. They also assist employers with setting up breastfeeding support for their employees through their benefits. Baby Cafe USA Baby Cafe’ USA connects mothers to local breastfeeding support. They offer free, drop-in support groups as well as additional resources such as informational guides, newsletters, and FAQ’s on donating breastmilk. Breastfeeding USA Breastfeeding USA is a volunteer non-profit providing information and support to breastfeeding…
How the Breastfeeding Versus Formula Feeding Debate has Fueled a Generation of Guilty Mothers Breastfeeding versus formula feeding. The two feeding options for mothers are often met with vitriol online by many who say breastfeeding is the only option. This pressure has left mothers feeling guilt over their decision to formula feed. Although, this was not always the case. The so called “milk-wars” began much earlier and is still pervasive today. Throughout history mothers have mostly breastfed, although early historical evidence indicates that other options were available to affluent mothers, such as wet nurses. Feeding vessels made from various materials such as…
Matrescence. The term was coined by anthropologist Dana Raphael in the 1970’s to describe the process of becoming a mother. Similar in how we shift during adolescence with a combination of hormonal and identity changes, Matrescence encompasses all the changes that occur from preconception to postpartum. In this sense, we understand that Matrescence is a developmental stage 1in a birthing person’s life. A New Identity The transition to motherhood can be a rather jarring experience, especially when we have a preconceived idea of what motherhood looks like. We are so often fed this image of motherhood, particularly new motherhood, as…
Why should I have a birth plan if the plan is to have the baby? Right? Creating a birth plan is about more than just adding one more thing to your to do list. A birth plan gives you the opportunity to think about what you want during labor and delivery and newborn care. A birth plan does not need to be complicated. In fact, you may already have a good idea about how you envision labor and deliver. Expressing these wishes to your labor and delivery team can help you achieve your birthing goals. Where to Start? The best…
Having a clogged duct can be extremely painful. Worse, if the clog is not resolved it can turn into mastitis. Clogged ducts can happen for several reasons including feeding problems, ill-fitting or ineffective breast pump, baby’s sleep, and weaning. You may not know the exact reason for your clogged-duct, but relieving the pain and the clog are vital. If you are experiencing frequent clogged ducts, I would recommend seeking out a lactation consultant. What does a clogged duct feel like? When you have a clogged duct you will feel a hard lump on or around the breast. Mammary ducts extend…
You can go into labor at any moment! You don’t want to be trying to pack in between contractions. Packing a hospital bag earlier will ease your mind so you can focus on your body and your baby. There are many hospital bag checklists available. However, this one will make sure you don’t over pack. You will only bring the essentials. The hospital will supply some items. Here are a few things you will want to bring for your own comfort. Don’t forget to bring items for the baby as well. Here is the ultimate hospital bag checklist. This post…
You’re baby will be here soon, so it’s time to stock up on everything you will need. There are a number of sites and stores you can use to create your baby registry, but my personal favorite is Amazon. I used Amazon to create my entire baby registry! This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Benefits of Amazon Baby Registry I decided to register only on Amazon because it was so easy to manage everything all in one place. You can find nearly everything on Amazon. It made it easy on me and…
It’s bath time! Getting your newborn in the bath can be tricky, but this bath time guide will help you navigate how to confidently give your newborn a bath. Looking for more newborn essentials? Check out my Newborn Essentials here. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Bath Prep Before you start giving your newborn a bath, you’ll need a few items to make the process easy. First, a bath seat so your baby can sit comfortably. A bath water thermometer to ensure you don’t make the water too hot. Some babies even…
