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: How can hypnosis help me postpartum?

Postpartum Kerry Tuschhoff, HCHI, CHt, CI

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

Postpartum Gail Hart, Midwifery Instructor

Preparing Now For After Your Baby Is Born "I wish there was more for you. I wish we were like other developed nations where you...

DO: Postpartum Fitness- Cool Down

Fitness Sara Pelfrey, Certified Fitness Instructor

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...

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...

DO: Postpartum Workout Pt 2

Fitness Sara Pelfrey, Certified Fitness Instructor

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: 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...

Liz Burkholder- Birthpedia Contributor and clinical hypnotherapist -postpartum-

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...

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Postpartum

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 can I do?

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

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

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

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

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

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

ASK: How can hypnosis help me postpartum?

DO: Postpartum Fitness- Workout Pt. 1

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

DO: Postpartum Fitness- Cool Down

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

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...

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

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