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

ASK: How do I find local lactation consultants?

ASK: When should my newborn go to the hospital nursery?

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

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

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?

DO: Postpartum Fitness- Cool Down

Fitness Sara Pelfrey, Certified Fitness Instructor

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: 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...

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: 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: 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: 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...

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