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.

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ASK: What are some herbs that can help my depression and anxiety after my baby is born?

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

ASK: What do I need to be aware of when talking about my birth trauma to a support person?

ASK: What are some tips for addressing my first poop after birth of my baby?

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

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ASK: While I’m in the recovery room from surgery what are the best things my partner can be doing to help?

ASK: I didn’t have the birth experience I wanted or expected, how should I go about the healing process?

ASK: What nutrients do I need after I have my baby?

Postpartum Dr. Katrina Cryder, DC

The main nutritional requirement. Once you have your baby is fat, you need fat. A baby's brain is going to need a lot of...

ASK: What are some tips to help prevent myself as a new mom from...

Postpartum Gail Hart, Midwifery Instructor

Tips For New Moms Not Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed "I wish there was more for you. I wish we were like other developed nations where you...

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

Postpartum Lori Barkladge

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: How do I find local lactation consultants?

Breastfeeding Christine Golcher, CD, CLC

How do I find local lactation consultants? Ideally you'd find this out before you have your baby. You want to have all your local breastfeeding,...

ASK: How does acupuncture help me postpartum?

Postpartum Dr. Keith Bell, LAc

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

Postpartum Sarah Culver, Student Midwife

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER If you have your baby at a birth center, depending on the birth center and you probably will be there for an...

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: 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 is the best way I can reduce stress for myself as a...

Postpartum Gail Hart, Midwifery Instructor

Get Some Household Help "So you don't have to do so much about that or let the household go. It's okay to have TV dinners...

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