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: 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...

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...

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: 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: 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...

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...