pospartum - The Chelsea Ann Effect

Secrets to Caring for the Mother After Birth

Written by Chelsea O'Brien on January 1, 2018. Posted in pospartum.

These days mothers have no time. That’s why we want those forty days—not as a punishment. We are asking that for those forty days the mother and child be together so that creativity and values can be established. From the 120th day in the womb to those forty days from birth, the entire character...

Things You Must Know Before Becoming a Parent

Written by Chelsea O'Brien on December 18, 2017. Posted in pospartum.

Here is a list of 15 things that nobody talks about regarding having a newborn. The only thing I could focus on when I was pregnant was the birth. I had no idea how much my life would change, especially in the first six weeks. Everybody talks about the baby bliss! Nobody talks about the nitty gritty...

Tips on Healing After A Cesarean Birth

Written by Chelsea O'Brien on December 4, 2017. Posted in pospartum.

As a nurse I have found that many women come in to the hospital expecting a vaginal birth and feel unprepared when they end up with a c-section. For obvious reasons (such as fear) they avoided education on this surgery because they felt it would never happen to them. The average cesarean rate in the...

Unclutter Your Life

Written by Chelsea O'Brien on November 12, 2017. Posted in pospartum.

I was raised by both of my Grandmothers who were very different when it came to the upkeep of their homes and of themselves. My father’s mother, Weasy (I could not pronounce Louise) was always a little disheveled with a chaotic home full of cluttered items. My other Grandma Eva held her home, and...