Guest Post: Postpartum, Mom of Three, & Still Going Strong

We are so excited to introduce to you our guest post for this week. We have been following her and her story basically since we created our own page and are always in awe at her insight, genuine open communication, and just her kind soul she presents. If you aren't already following her, you should be. We are so excited to have Nataliya provide you her own words of wisdom when it came to having three kids and learning how to navigate her own postpartum!

Post partum Wellness

Hi, I am an ex science teacher turned stay at home mom  and wellness blogger at www.cravingavocados.com. A year ago, after suffering from cystic acne for over 20 years I have decided to take a holistic approach to heal my acne with plant-based foods and mindful living. From here I started to focus more on self care and what this meant for me.  At the time we were planning to have another baby and I was really worried how I was going to keep up with my 3 and 4 year old while being pregnant. To my surprise, I had the easiest pregnancy with our third and got to experience a more natural birth, which a lot I attribute to making healthier food choices. Now nearly a year ago since I embraced holistic health, my skin is so much clearer, I have more energy to keep up with my two active young kids and take care of a newborn, and  I am a much happier mama.

I have suffered from postpartum depression after having my daughter and panic attacks after having my son. I would hide it from everyone, thinking that I needed to deal with my anxiety of having kids a year apart on my own. Now with my third, I am in a better place. So I thought I'd share a few tips on what has been helping me this far:

1) Ask for help! No that doesn't make you weak or incapable. You just had a baby! Your body  and mind just went through one of the most incredibly demanding events they will ever go through. Be kind to yourself, chores can wait. I have found cooking so difficult while recovering in the first few weeks post delivery. So when relatives and friends offered to help I welcomed it with open arms.

2)  Create an activity schedule for your older kids. For my sanity, this year we decided to send our kids to preschool for a half a day every day of the week. While they are out, this allows me to bond with my newborn and only focus on him. At home, we have a few calm activities kids can do without help. My kids are big fans of Lego, colouring and Cosmic yoga.

4) Get out of the house as soon as you are able. My husband and I set out one evening a week where we get to go out and do something for ourselves separately. I have started with 1.5 hours and will increase as my baby grows. Having that trust in your partner really helps me truly recharge and let go of my insecurities.

5) The newborn stage is hard. If you feel like you are losing it because your baby just wants to be held, cries a lot, doesn't let you sleep, struggles with breastfeeding, you are not alone. Seek help from experts and remember you are the best mom in your kids eyes.

It's true what they say "it takes a village to raise kids", but it also takes a village to adjust to motherhood and a different pace of life. I hope these tips and my motherhood journey inspire you to focus on self love and let go mentality that you need to do it all.

To learn more about her motherhood journey and holistic living, follow this lovely lady on

Instagram.@craving.avocados

Blog. www.cravingavocados.com