From postpartum bleeding and body odor to night sweats, engorgement, low libido, and hair loss — let’s dive into the real body changes after baby and what’s normal.

Looking for the perfect gift for a pregnant mom? Explore our 2025 holiday gift guide filled with cozy self-care picks, practical essentials, sentimental keepsakes, and thoughtful ideas for moms-to-be.

Looking for the perfect gift for a new mom? Explore cozy self-care ideas, practical postpartum essentials, sentimental keepsakes, and meaningful experience gifts she’ll truly appreciate.

We all know pregnancy changes your life from the moment you see that positive test. But what doesn’t get talked about nearly enough? The body changes. The weird ones. The uncomfortable ones. The “am I the only person this has ever happened to?” ones.

Car seats are one of the most essential pieces of baby gear you’ll use — starting from the moment you leave the hospital. But they’re also one of the most common areas where new parents need guidance, adjustments, and reassurance. Getting an infant properly secured takes practice, patience, and a little know-how.

I’ve learned a lot over the past twelve years—both as a mom and as a perinatal nurse—but when I think back to my first pregnancy, I definitely didn’t know what I know now. Honestly, there are a handful of things I really wish someone had sat me down and told me before I ever gave birth.

Food in labor? Slow labors? Monitoring? Mama Nurse Tina shares five controversial L&D opinions—and how to advocate for yourself. Video inside.

Ever been around people talking pregnancy and birth, and they look at you like you should know what’s up—but you really… don’t? Consider this your friendly crash course.

Newborn life is adorable… and messy. These five quick hacks can save your sanity in the first few weeks.

Breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt. If that’s a surprise, this one’s for you.

You made it through pregnancy and you gave birth like an absolute boss — congrats. Now here are six things nobody told me about postpartum recovery.

Welcome back to Nobody Told Me — this one’s all about breastfeeding.

Welcome back to Nobody Told Me. This blog lists five things I wish I’d known about childbirth.

“Whoa, I had no idea!” I hear it all the time. So here’s the first instalment of Nobody Told Me — the pregnancy edition.

Mama Nurse Tina explains twin pregnancies — fraternal vs identical, TTTS risks, Mo-Mo twins, and what expectant parents need to know about twins.

There’s one comfort measure I’ve never had a patient tell me to stop doing: counter pressure. Yep, it’s that good — let’s talk about why counter pressure works and how to do it.

Is your breast pump flange the right size? Mama Nurse Tina explains why fit matters, how to measure, and how to boost comfort and milk output.

Let’s be real — some of the biggest questions you have about birth are the ones you’re too embarrassed to ask. But that’s where I come in. I’m Mama Nurse Tina, perinatal nurse, breastfeeding specialist, and your zero-judgment zone for all things labor and postpartum.

Okay mama, you’ve got your bottles, your pump, and your baby’s due any day now. And suddenly you’re staring at the pump aisle like “why does this look like NASA equipment?” Take a breath. Let’s go over breast pumps together!

Mama Nurse Tina shares exclusive pumping tips for new moms — from pump schedules to supply hacks — so you can thrive without stress.