Uwa Library
Limited time and energy with a little one(s) at home? WE KNOW!
Our team of medical experts has created some quick reads and short clips to get you through!
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You’re in the fourth trimester but now what? Learn about your new body, what’s normal, what’s common, and how to advocate for yourself.
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That bundle of joy also comes with a bundle of questions. Access all essential info about caring for your newborn at home.
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Sometimes the most natural things feel far from natural. Make your breastfeeding journey work for you with our guidance on all things human milk and more.
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Maternal mental health issues are one of the top 3 killers of new moms. Learn how to protect your perinatal mental health and when to seek additional help.
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What we should ALL be doing before and after baby comes to help our bodies recover and function optimally.
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Optimize your nutrition to help heal your postpartum body, replenish what's been lost and understand what your body needs and when.
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Designed to help you understand what’s happening for the postpartum mom in your life. Learn all the little and not so little ways to support them.
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Videos, tips and more about your Uwa Care Kit.
Lactation Laws
Learn what the federal government and your state laws say about your right to make milk for you baby when away from them at work.
Nutrition for Lactation
Most families do not have the luxury of support systems that can routinely cook balanced nutritious meals for them while they recover during the postpartum period. When able, focus on foods and herbs that will help increase milk supply while ensuring adequate calorie and water intake.
Breast Milk Undersupply
Not everyone who breastfeeds will always have enough breast milk to feed their baby. This is called an undersupply. If you are concerned about undersupply there are several steps that can be taken at any point during your lactation journey to try and increase, maintain or supplement your milk production.