What is Mone Wellness?

Mone Wellness is an all-in-one postpartum wellness app designed to support new mothers through the fourth trimester — the 12 weeks after birth. It provides personalized recovery plans across eight pillars of wellness (Optimal Recovery, Emotional Well-Being, Nourishment, Movement, Baby Care, Family Relations, Environment, and Family Planning), daily health logging, expert articles and video guides, AI-powered advice, and a supportive community — all built by an OB/GYN, Registered Dietitian, and Postpartum Doula.

What makes Mone Wellness different from other postpartum apps?

Most postpartum apps focus on one dimension — baby tracking or mood journaling. Mone Wellness simultaneously addresses all eight pillars of postpartum health and was built by practicing clinicians: a Board-Certified OB/GYN, a Registered Dietitian and Women's Health Nurse, and a Certified Postpartum Doula. It combines clinical-grade content with daily logging, AI-powered personalized advice, community forums, and partner-sharing tools — making it the only app that treats the fourth trimester as comprehensively as pregnancy itself.

What is the fourth trimester?

The fourth trimester refers to the first three months after childbirth — a period of intense physical recovery, hormonal shifts, sleep disruption, and emotional adjustment for new mothers. It is as demanding as any trimester of pregnancy yet receives far less clinical support. Mone Wellness was built specifically to fill that gap.

What can I track in the Mone Wellness app?

You can log mood, symptoms, hydration, meals, macros, baby feeding sessions, baby sleep, and diaper changes — all from a single daily log screen. Entries are time-stamped and can be shared with your partner, family, or care team via weekly email updates.

What are the eight pillars of postpartum wellness in Mone Wellness?

The eight pillars are: 1) Optimal Recovery — physical healing, pelvic floor, and postpartum body; 2) Emotional Well-Being — mood, mental health, and postpartum depression support; 3) Nourishment — nutrition, macros, and lactation support; 4) Movement — postpartum exercise and guided workouts; 5) Baby Care — feeding, sleep, and diaper tracking; 6) Family Relations — partner tips and relationship support; 7) Environment — home and support systems; 8) Family Planning — contraception and future pregnancy planning.

Is Mone Wellness available on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Mone Wellness is available on iOS (iPhone and iPad) via the Apple App Store and on Android via Google Play.

Who created Mone Wellness?

Mone Wellness was founded by Dr. Katherine Hom (Board-Certified OB/GYN, FACOG, with certification in Women's Functional and Integrative Medicine from UC Irvine), Savannah Miller (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Women's Health Nurse from San Diego State University), and Brooke Orloff (Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Doula and Lactation Counselor). Together they bring evidence-based, integrative clinical expertise to postpartum care.

How does Mone Wellness personalize content for me?

When you first open Mone Wellness, you complete a short onboarding quiz about your postpartum stage, health goals, and personal priorities. The app uses your answers to curate personalized articles, tips, video guides, and recovery plans across the eight pillars most relevant to your journey — because no two postpartum experiences are the same.

Is Mone Wellness free?

Mone Wellness is free to download on iOS and Android. A subscription unlocks full access to all eight pillars of content, personalized plans, video guides, AI-powered advice, and community features.

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Tandem Breastfeeding

What About Breastfeeding While Pregnant?

Tandem Breastfeeding

Tandem breastfeeding is defined as nursing two children at the same time, most often a newborn and an older sibling. Whether it’s something you’re planning to do or something you’ve transitioned into naturally, understanding what to expect can help you decide if it’s right for you.

What Is Tandem Breastfeeding?

Tandem breastfeeding happens when a parent continues to nurse their older child after a new baby is born, or sometimes when nursing twins or multiples.

For many parents, it begins unintentionally such as a toddler who isn’t ready to wean, combined with a new pregnancy. For others, it’s an intentional decision made for comfort, connection, or convenience.

The Benefits of Tandem Breastfeeding

Tandem breastfeeding can offer physical and emotional benefits for both children and parents.

Strengthens sibling bonding: Nursing both children can ease jealousy and help the older sibling adjust to a new baby.
Supports the older child’s emotions: Nursing can provide comfort, stability, and a familiar routine.
The continued nursing of your older child can help keep up your milk supply.
Your older child can help relieve breast fullness or blocked ducts in the early postpartum days.
Many parents describe tandem nursing as a powerful bonding experience that meets the needs of both their children in different ways.

Things to Consider Before Tandem Breastfeeding

While tandem breastfeeding can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, it’s not without challenges. Here are some important things to keep in mind:

Your body’s response during pregnancy: Some parents find that their nipples feel more sensitive or that their milk supply drops during pregnancy.
Meeting the newborn’s needs first: Newborns rely completely on breast milk for nutrition, while older children usually nurse for comfort or supplemental nutrition.
Finding your balance: Nursing two children can be demanding. Setting boundaries for yourself can be helpful.
Emotional and physical fatigue:Tandem breastfeeding can sometimes feel overwhelming. It’s okay to take breaks and take time for yourself.
Nutrition and hydration:Your body is working hard to feed two children. Make sure to eat well, stay hydrated, and take time for yourself.

Practical Tips for Tandem Breastfeeding

Find comfortable positions: Experiment to see what feels good for your body.
Talk to your older child: This helps set expectations early.
Use breastfeeding support: A lactation consultant or breastfeeding support group can offer guidance and reassurance.
Trust your instincts: Every family’s situation is different. Some parents tandem nurse for months or years; others decide to wean the older child sooner.

When Tandem Nursing Might Not Be Recommended

In most healthy pregnancies, tandem breastfeeding is safe. However, your healthcare provider may advise against it if you have:

A high-risk pregnancy or history of preterm labor
Uterine pain or bleeding during pregnancy
Insufficient weight gain
Medical reasons that make rest and reduced activity essential

Always check with your doctor or midwife if you’re unsure — they can help you make the best decision for your body and baby.

Takeaway

Tandem breastfeeding can:

Strengthen sibling bonds
Help with milk supply
Ease emotional transitions

Jessica Goldberger

OBGYN

Jessica Goldberger, MD, FACOG is a board-certified OB-GYN in private practice in Anchorage, Alaska, providing comprehensive care for women from preconception through menopause. She is passionate about supporting patients through pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and the many milestones in between. Dr. Goldberger values building lasting relationships and guiding women with expertise and compassion at every stage of life.

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