Postpartum Love with UpSpring Baby

It takes some guts to have a baby.

9 months of being pregnant: morning sickness. swollen everything. narcolepsy yet sleep deprived. heart burn. joint pain. compressed lungs. feeling large. very large.

Childbirth: enough said

Postpartum Life: why doesn't my belly button look the same??? (too much info?)

 

No doubt there is so much that we go through when welcoming a little squishy baby into the world. During pregnancy our focus is set on our due date, but what about after the big day of meeting that little babe (or babes)?  I totally get why the postpartum period is called the 4th trimester. It's the last chapter that nobody really studies for.

 

When you think about it, there's so much change that our bodies go through after the baby comes that you kinda just sit there and wonder where to go now.  My plan of action after both of my boys involved UpSpring Baby.
 

 

I did some reading prior to Conner's due date about belly wrapping and came across this gem of a product called Shrinx Belly made by UpSpring Baby. Their adjustable main band along with adjustable compression bands just made sense! And then I stumbled on their Shrinx Hips product and I was sold! I bought them both pretty much as fast I found them.

 

Some of you know that Conner's delivery ended with an emergency c-section which made me a little hesitant to use the bands with my incision, but I did anyway. Best decision ever.  The Shrinx Belly made me feel like everything in my torso was being held together. (I know you C-section mamas know what I'm talking about!)

 

Within days my stomach looked amazingly flatter and the results got better over the weeks.  Same thing with the Shrinx Hips.  The hormone that your body uses to spread your hips hangs out in your body up to 8 weeks post-delivery. That is your window to use this product and gently push those hips back into place.  And it worked like a charm.
 

 

With these results, I obviously used them again after Linden's birth with the same happy results. The best part is that since Conner's birth, UpSpring Baby's product lineup has expanded! They've launched a great line of prenatals, milk supply products, and even baby vitamins. And let's not forget, for all those mamas having a night out sans babies... Milkscreen is there for you.

 

I recently had a chance to try out one of their newest products - their Shrinx Belly Bamboo Charcoal.  It's the same design as their original Shrinx Belly but made with bamboo charcoal which is wonderful at wicking that sweat. And after you have a baby, that sweat is real.  Plus an array of other benefits listed on their website involving circulation, metabolism and reduced swelling. 

 

Seriously, it's a no-brainer. This new belly wrap is a must have and makes a great gift for those mama's that are getting ready to have a baby or have just welcomed their little babe and entering their own 4th trimester.
 

 

Check them out! UpSpring Baby. Now Go! :)

views expressed are solely my own and I was not paid to make these statements. :)

 




 

THIRD TRIMESTER FAVORITES

Third trimester! I still can't believe it's here already and like the flip of a switch, I'm feeling it.  My energy from the second trimester has checked out on me but my excitement keeps growing everyday.  I welcomed this last leg of this pregnancy journey with a list of my final trimester favorites and must haves.

 

1. Bio Oil
There are a lot of products out there that claim to help prevent (or diminish) stretch marks.  Going into my first pregnancy, I knew genetics play a huge role in whether or not your skin will develop these, but I wanted to do as much preventative maintenance as possible.  Bio Oil was my go-to belly rub throughout Conner's pregnancy, and I never got any stretch marks.  Without hesitation, I went back to using this product to give my skin the best chance possible and so far, still no stretch marks. 

2. Tums Smoothies
I feel like I can't go anywhere without my Tums anymore.  It's almost a guarantee that I will get heartburn after each meal, and that makes it hard to eat.  I wish I had these stashed everywhere so I would never forget them or be without them.  Plus, they're the smoothie flavor - can you say amazing?

3. Exercise Ball (Birthing Ball)
These are great just to have whether you're pregnant or not.  In our house, this ball gets used for exercise (for me), as a toy (for Conner) and a back stretcher (for Joe).  During the third trimester it's always nice to use for low impact exercises, leaning on to stretch out the back, and during the first stages of labor.

4.  Water Bottle
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.  I drink anywhere from a gallon to a gallon and a half of water each day and that has prevented any swelling in this pregnancy.  I went out and splurged on a new pink Nalgene, and it's amazing how something like that can keep me motivated to drink up.  Plus, since it's pink, I don't have to worry about Joe grabbing it and taking it to work to use.

5. TED Hose
My biggest complaint with this pregnancy by far is the painful veins in my legs.  This was not something I experienced the last time around so I kind of just assumed I wasn't going to have an issue this time.  Yep, I was wrong.  You guys, compression hose are the way to go, and I completely regret not using them a long time ago. They are a huge pain reliever.

6. Miracle Gel Nail Polish
Let's face it.  It's hard to keep these toes polished when you can't even bend over to tie your shoelaces.  My favorite nail polish lately has been Miracle Gel by Sally Hansen.  It lasts way longer than the normal polish and dries fast so I can go longer in between my little self pedicures. (I may or may not have been guilty of painting my toes on one foot and then quitting after that because it was too hard to reach the other toes. In fact, I've gone a week with just one foot painted.  Don't judge me.)

7. Covergirl + Olay CC Eye Rehab
These days just wear me down and it's starting to show in my eyes.  I love using this product to brighten up those tired looking eyes.  If my eyes don't look run down, then I have a much better and more energized day.  It's kind of like how a good hair day can just make your entire day that much better.