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.

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

Postpartum Liz Burkholder

Are Anti-Depressant Anxiety Medication Safe to Take While Breastfeeding? Anti-Depressant Anxiety Medication: "So because during...

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

Postpartum Lori Barkladge

ASK: How can my partner best support me postpartum?

Postpartum Christi Jones, RN, CCE, CD

Postpartum Support Provided by the Partner (Dad, Grandparent, Friend, Other) "So directly after the baby's born, we like for doulas to kind of step back...

ASK: What are herbs that help with my depression and anxiety after my baby...

Postpartum Cindy Collins, Herbalist

So some of the herbs that can be used postpartum to help with anxiety and depression are skullcap, passionflower and lemon balm. So these...

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

Postpartum Lori Barkladge

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

Postpartum Amara Minnis, CD (DONA) Doula

Mothers First Deification After Childbirth "The postpartum poop. The first bowel movement that you make after you give birth to your child is intensive. Stool...

DO: Postpartum Workout Pt 2

Fitness Sara Pelfrey, Certified Fitness Instructor

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: 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: 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...

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Postpartum

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

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

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

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

DO: Postpartum Fitness- Workout Pt. 1

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

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

DO: Postpartum Workout Pt 2

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

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

ASK: How can my partner best support me postpartum?

ASK: What are herbs that help with my depression and anxiety after my baby...

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

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

DO: Postpartum Workout Pt 2

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

ASK: How do I find local lactation consultants?

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