While most patients who visit Mama Lounge expect to discuss birth stories, hormonal fluctuations, sleep deprivation and the side effects of breastfeeding during postpartum visits, they may be surprised to learn that the acupuncturists regard pelvic floor strengthening as an important element to recovery from pregnancy and delivery. Kegel exercises, named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, [...]
Similar to how acupuncture helps with hormonal changes and side effects during pregnancy and postpartum, it's very effective during the often unexpected swings of weaning as well. There are many reasons why women come to us at Mama Lounge postpartum such as lactation problems, decreased energy, or mastitis to name a few. Weaning may not be [...]
Postpartum depression is surprisingly common, and not often addressed. In fact, 1 in 7 women get postpartum depression (PPD). If you are suffering from PPD, or think you might be, it is important to remember that a chemical imbalance is occurring that may be out of your power to control. There is so much pressure in [...]
Coconut Postpartum Smoothie Recipe One of my favorite postpartum recipes is the Coconut Postpartum Smoothie. It’s easy to make, very simple and hearty for breastfeeding moms. Grab one first thing in the morning to hold you over until breakfast while you feed your baby. Just throw these items into the blender and you are done! 1/2 [...]
About 2 years ago my husband and I got pregnant. I look back at this time in our lives as so bright and full of hope and possibility. I still look at first-time mamas this way. I was growing my acupuncture practice and my baby, and I felt so full of life. About a month [...]
There are many benefits a postpartum mother can receive from ingesting her placenta. Benefits include: reduction of postpartum bleeding encourages the development of milk supply reduction of stress hormones and stress levels replenishes essential nutrients like iron and vitamin B6 prevention of hormonal mood swings and baby blues and my favorite ENERGY In today's world, one [...]
Mamas are truly amazing! For nine months we take great care of ourselves, get doted on by strangers, have showers in our honor. But often, after delivery, the care and health of baby steps in and mother's health moves to the background. This is when it's especially important to prioritize the health of the mother and guard [...]
The specialists at Mama Lounge of San Francisco are not only trained and knowledgeable in the areas of fertility and pregnancy, but the period following childbirth known as postpartum. Founder of Mama Lounge, Amy Gordon, recognized a need for a greater focus on this period and the complications that can arise within it when she [...]
Happy Mother's Day from Mama Lounge! We love all of our mamas and we are so excited to support you on your journey to becoming a mother. In honor of all of our moms we have a few quotes we'd like to share with you. "Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who [...]
If you are lucky, you will go through a 3-6 week postpartum period with either a baby or a breast pump attached to your newly voluptuous chest at all hours of the day. Breastfeeding is the most natural option when it comes to feeding your new baby, but that doesn't mean it comes naturally to [...]
