Mata Origin Magazine

For many parents, the first baby bath is a special moment. Perhaps you imagine your newborn relaxed in warm water, you gently holding them, and then wrapping them in a...

Umbilical cord care for newborns often feels unfamiliar to many parents at first. There's this small umbilical cord stump on your baby's tummy. It might look dark, dry, a bit...

When your baby spits up after feeding, it can quickly be unsettling during the postpartum period. You've just breastfed or given a bottle, your baby seems content — and suddenly...

If your baby has a tummy ache in the postpartum period, it can be very unsettling. They pull their legs up, strain, turn red, kick, cry, are difficult to soothe,...

If your baby only sleeps in your arms during the postpartum period, it can be both wonderful and incredibly exhausting. There it is, this tiny being on your chest, warm,...

For some families, bottle-feeding in the postpartum period is a given from the start. For others, it's a decision fraught with many emotions: relief, uncertainty, sadness, pressure, shame, freedom, worry,...

Sore nipples during the postpartum period can put a severe strain on the start of breastfeeding. What might have been intended as an intimate, natural moment suddenly feels painful, tense,...

The onset of lactation after birth is an intense moment in the postpartum period for many mothers. Suddenly, the breasts feel fuller. They become tense, warm, heavy, sensitive, or hard....

A midwife can be an incredibly valuable companion during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. They answer questions, provide reassurance, support breastfeeding, check on your baby, and often become an...