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

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

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 Fitness- Cool Down

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

ASK: How does acupuncture help me postpartum?

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

ASK: How does acupuncture help me postpartum?

Postpartum Dr. Keith Bell, LAc

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 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: 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...

DO: Postpartum Workout Pt 2

Fitness Sara Pelfrey, Certified Fitness Instructor

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: 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: 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...

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...

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