Postpartum

When mothers give birth, they are generally overflowing with joy at the site of their new baby. The next 3 months can be hard with an imbalance of hormones, new schedules and relationships that require a lot of attention. This section will help families navigate the postpartum period.

DO: Postpartum Fitness- Cool Down

ASK: What is the best way I can reduce stress for myself as a new mother?

ASK: How can my partner best support me postpartum?

DO: Postpartum Workout Pt 2

ASK: What are some comfort measures I can do at home after a surgical delivery (C-section)?

ASK: When can I expect to be discharged from birth center?

ASK: Is it safe to take an anti-depressant anxiety medication while breastfeeding

ASK: What are some tips to help prevent myself as a new mom from feeling overwhelmed?

ASK: I am upset that I had a Cesarean, and I feel guilty. What...

Postpartum Christi Jones, RN, CCE, CD

TRANSCRIPT TO ANSWER So you might have been wanting a natural birth and you might have set yourself up for success and you've taken childbirth...

Liz Burkholder- Birthpedia Contributor and clinical hypnotherapist -postpartum-

ASK: How can I move on from a traumatic birth experience?

Postpartum Liz Burkholder

Healing After Birth Traumas "I personally experienced a very traumatic birth experience. Luckily my daughter is okay and well today, but it was very traumatic....

ASK: Should I be alarmed that my baby is going into the NICU?

Hospital Based Care Cindi Jenkins Wylie, CNM

Should I be alarmed that my baby is going into the NICU? "If your baby's going into the NICU, that means your baby needs some...

ASK: While I’m in the recovery room from surgery what are the best things...

Postpartum Christi Jones, RN, CCE, CD

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER So some hospitals have recovery rooms, with baby in the recovery room as well. And if that's the case, that's wonderful because...

ASK: What do I need to be aware of when talking about my birth...

Postpartum Lori Barkladge

ASK: I just gave birth to my baby who has a cone-head, is this...

Newborn Care Rita Chesney, CNM

Newborn Cone-head Shape ANSWER "Immediately after birth is perfectly normal, that baby had a long way to travel and in order to make its little...

ASK: I didn’t have the birth experience I wanted or expected, how should I...

Postpartum Sandi Blankenship, Midwife

Don't Keep Your Disappointment Bottled Up "It can be really discouraging when you haven't had the birth outcome that you desired. When this happens to...

ASK: What does it mean if I’m feeling disconnected from my baby?

Postpartum Lori Barkladge

ASK: When should my newborn go to the hospital nursery?

Breastfeeding Dr. Amber Price, DNP

There's a lot of debate in the United States about where a baby should be. Should they be in a traditional nursery in the...

ASK: How does acupuncture help me postpartum?

Postpartum Dr. Keith Bell, LAc

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