Resources and Support
Welcome to our comprehensive resource page designed to support you through postpartum recovery and newborn care. Below, you will find expert-backed information on essential topics for new parents. Click on any link to access detailed guidance from reputable sources.
Postpartum and Newborn Information
​Postpartum Recovery
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Understanding Physical and Emotional Changes: March of Dimes
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Perinatal Mental Health: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments: Postpartum Support International
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Postpartum Nutrition and Hydration Needs: Web MD
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Postpartum Rest 5-5-5 Rule: The Bump
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Postpartum Recovery Supplies: 4th Trimester Project
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Postpartum Exercise: Acog.org
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What To Expect At First Postpartum Checkup: Acog.org
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Newborn Care
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Newborn appearance: Mayo Clinic
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Jaundice In Newborns: Healthy Children.org
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Newborn milestones: Pathways.org
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Safe Sleep Guidelines: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)​​​
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Infant Car Seat Safety Information: NTSA
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Local Infant Car Seat Installation: Safe Kids Greater Houston
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Newborn Feeding Schedule: Mayo Clinic
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Breastfeeding Info: La Leche League
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Dr. Jack Newman's Visual Guide To Breastfeeding: YouTube
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Bottle Feeding Instructions & Guidelines: Mayo Clinic​
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Newborn Bowel Movements & Urination: Healthy Children.org
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Circumcision Information: Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Vitamin K Injection for Newborns: Healthy Children.org
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Newborn Vaccinations & Schedule: March of Dimes
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What To Expect At Baby's First Checkup: Parents.com
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Family and Pediatric Wellness: drgreenmom.com
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Vaccines Information: physiciansforinformedconsent.org
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Safe sleep advocacy and products: birdandbearkids.com
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Local Providers:​​
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Awareness Pelvic Health (Montrose - pelvic floor therapy and c-section scar healing): awarenesspelvichealth.com
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West Pelvic Wellness (Katy - pelvic floor therapy and c-section scar healing): westpelvicwellness.com
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Luxury Spine And Wellness (Cypress area chiropractor): luxuryspineandwellness.com
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Ignite Chiropractic (Cypress area chiropractor): ignitechirotx.com
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Bayou City Breastfeeding (Multiple locations throughout Houston): bayoucitybreastfeeding.com
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Simply Lactation (In-person and virtual lactation support): simplylactation.com
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National Women's Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: (800)994-9662
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La Leche League International (Chapters located throughout Houston): llli.org
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Menninger 360's Perinatal Services (provides in-home and virtual mental health support): Program Director, Emily Pyle
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Happy Chompers Pediatric Dentistry (Tongue tie evaluation and repairs): happychomperskaty​​
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We hope these resources provide valuable guidance and peace of mind as you navigate the postpartum period and early days of newborn care. If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out to us!
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Postpartum Recovery Essentials
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