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From Baby Brain to Boardroom Badass: Rekindling Your Work Mojo After Baby

Let's be honest, the transition back to work after having a baby can feel utterly overwhelming. It's completely normal to experience a dip in motivation, fueled by a mix of exhaustion, hormonal changes, and the emotional (and physical) weight of juggling it all.

Vanessa Jupe 9/4/24 Vanessa Jupe 9/4/24

Own Your Success: Ditching Self-Sabotage for Working Women

The empowering truth is: We are enough. We don’t need to have it all. That’s not even possible. We need to simply acknowledge and believe that we are deserving of success and happiness in our professional and personal lives.

Leva App 6/23/24 Leva App 6/23/24

When Joy is Overshadowed: Understanding Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is a formidable opponent, but with the right support and resources, it is one that you can overcome. By acknowledging your feelings, seeking help, and embracing the support of loved ones, you can start to reclaim the joy that belongs to you and your journey through motherhood.

Leva App 6/10/24 Leva App 6/10/24

A New Way to Navigate the Contradictions of New Motherhood

Motherhood is full of unknowns. It's a constant juggle, from figuring out feeding and sleep schedules to balancing family and work life. Dialectical thinking allows us to explore these uncertainties with a more open and adaptable mindset. It's about understanding that sometimes there's no single 'right' answer, and that's perfectly fine.

Leva App 5/23/24 Leva App 5/23/24

Bonding Takes Time: Understanding A Feeling of Disconnection in Pregnancy

The uncertainty of what lies ahead is a significant factor for first-time mothers. The human brain is wired to generate a certain feeling of tension and even some nervousness when facing that is unknown to us, and pregnancy epitomizes a profound leap into new experiences. It’s natural for this uncertainty to affect the bonding process as you’re preparing for a life-changing event without a clear roadmap.

Leva App 5/6/24 Leva App 5/6/24

Breastfeeding Without Lactation

What a powerful experience for these two moms to get the bonding moments of both breastfeeding their baby even though neither one of their bodies were making milk. To them, it was their ideal feeding plan and it brought them so much joy. This story teaches us that roadblocks as major as breasts that aren't lactating don't have to stop you from having the feeding experience that means the most to you.

Leva App 3/18/24 Leva App 3/18/24

Healing Through Baby Blues: Although common, the emotional toll can't be ignored.

It's completely normal to feel the baby blues after giving birth. In fact, Johns Hopkins University reports that about 85% of new moms go through this emotional rollercoaster. It's easy to brush these feelings aside as just part of the journey, thinking they don't really need attention or support. But here's the thing: even the so-called "normal" baby blues can significantly affect those precious early weeks with your newborn.

Leva App 6/6/23 Leva App 6/6/23

Breastfeeding in Netherlands

The best part about having a baby in the Netherlands, which goes hand in hand with their very naturalistic approach to early motherhood, is the enormous support when it comes to breastfeeding.