After two kids, I’ve learned a little bit about setting oneself up for support in the postpartum season. There are a few things you really do need and a whole lot you absolutely do not…

My journey with breastfeeding has been painful. It has come with a lot of heartache but it has also come with sweet joy and victory. I’m tired of fighting over what is “best”- rather, let us acknowledge the grey area that so many women find themselves in.

To the girl who’s struggling I see you, I am you. Whether it was with getting pregnant, staying pregnant, getting through delivery and recovery, postpartum, those early days with your baby, the sleep regressions, learning how to feed your baby and keep them alive, learning how to become this new version of yourself that you now are- whatever it is- I feel ya.

I knew going into postpartum that caring for my body was going to be hard. I was absolutely correct. Here’s what I’ve learned and a few tips if you’re trying to take better care of your body too.

TW: I know that this topic can trigger some people, so if you can't talk about body image, weight loss or issues pertaining to health & wellness, skip this post.

Tune into today's Morning Coffee where I'm talking about my postpartum experience, some of my fears going into it and a few things that I've learned.

I have strong opinions on the body positivity movement and how skewed it has become. Read on for my experience and how I believe we could approach our bodies in a less toxic way.