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- Workout Pt. 1

Fitness Sara Pelfrey, Certified Fitness Instructor

We are just about ready to do our postpartum interval workout today. So we're going to kind of go through these moves back to...

ASK: How does acupuncture help me postpartum?

Postpartum Dr. Keith Bell, LAc

ASK: How can hypnosis help me postpartum?

Postpartum Kerry Tuschhoff, HCHI, CHt, CI

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: 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: 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: What are some comfort measures I can do at home after a surgical...

Postpartum Shee Lee Rock, Doula/CBE

After (C-Section) So after a surgical delivery, some things that might help you feel more comfortable, would be tons of support by pillows. That is...

ASK: Should I still take my prenatal supplements after having my baby?

Postpartum Dr. Katrina Cryder, DC

[TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER} Prenatal Supplements Postpartum "Absolutely! You should definitely continue whatever program you were on while you were pregnant as far as supplements and prenatals...

ASK: I feel nervous for the first few weeks after my baby is born...

Postpartum Maria Milton, Midwife

New Moms Feel Anxious "If you are a brand new mom, trust me, you're...

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Postpartum

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

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

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

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

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

DO: Postpartum Workout Pt 2

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

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