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

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

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?

ASK: I’m a new mom and I’m overwhelmed. What should I do?

ASK: How can hypnosis help me postpartum?

ASK: I feel nervous for the first few weeks after my baby is born what can I do?

ASK: How do I find local lactation consultants?

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 does acupuncture help me postpartum?

Postpartum Dr. Keith Bell, LAc

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: 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: 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: 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: 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...

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: 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...

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