by Lauren Aardema | Nov 7, 2024 | Parenthood
Newborn Life and Sleep Deprivation It was 3 am, and the whirring of my breast pump coincided in rhythm with my husband’s snoring. I remember looking past his shoulders and gazing at my 3 week old son snuggled into the crook of my husband’s arm. The soft glow of the TV...
by Ashlyn Isereau | Feb 8, 2024 | Parenthood
Postpartum anxiety. Entirely too common, yet barely spoken on. Picture this: You’re at your 2 week incision check up from your C-section from having your first baby. You’re sleep deprived, wearing milk stained clothes, engorged breasts, and you’re just trying to get...
by Annu Prabhakar | Dec 21, 2023 | Friendship
Dear fellow mothers, As a passionate advocate for maternal wellness and a researcher dedicated to improving social support for new mothers through innovative technology design, I am excited to discuss the profound significance of social support during the journey to...
by Gabrielle Iorio Sylk | Dec 6, 2023 | Friendship
Bumpdate is finding ways to bring joy this holiday season with a “Love-A-Mama Holiday Gift Exchange” on our Instagram @bumpdateapp. Give us a follow! Mamas give love every day, but they need it too! We are looking for moms to participate in a holiday gift exchange. ...
by Christa Timpano | Aug 3, 2023 | Parenthood
The other day while laying in bed my husband said to me something along the lines of, “I feel like I finally have my wife back. You have been a different person since our son was born and I’m so happy to have you back.” This really hit me and kept me up shedding...