Visit Pregnancy Stories to share your experience and help other women
in their postpartum period also adjusting to having a new baby.
I am a licensed Psychologist with over ten years experience, specializing
in postpartum depression, anxiety, infertility, birth trauma, miscarriage, and other reproductive and maternal mental health concerns.
A postpartum doula also comes with a list of vetted resources to help meet all of your postpartum needs whether it is a lactation consultant or a therapist specializing
in postpartum mood disorders.
Many women plan extensively for their birth, and for their baby, but few plan for their self -
care in the postpartum period and beyond.
As we work to gain strength
in our postpartum body we will grow in confidence and even grow beyond the fitness level we had before motherhood.
There have been studies that have shown a decreased weight
loss in the postpartum period for mothers breastfeeding, and some haven't shown it.
No one mentioned that pregnancy hormones meant to ready my body for birth would cause me
pain in the postpartum phase — until that moment.
As embarrassing as it might be for some, it's the only way to be safe about getting into anal sex
in the postpartum phase.
If you're pregnant now and know you'll be interested
in a postpartum doula for your newborn, contact me today and schedule a free consultation.
Women are greatly
helped in the postpartum when others are able to spend more time preparing and offering her healthy meals and snacks regularly throughout the day.
Because birthing at home doesn't mean your home will forever look like a horror movie set, or that you'll have to worry about cleaning
in your postpartum state.
I work with expecting and new parents around issues that come up either in planning for a new baby or
in the postpartum year.
Hopefully more and more doctors will start to align their work with what women truly
need in the postpartum period.
We will cover breastfeeding, baby care, routine newborn tests, baby sleep and comfort, what to
expect in the postpartum period (for parents as well as baby) and more.
Throw
in postpartum emotions and I was stuck in this state of constantly thinking I should introduce a bottle but fearful about all of the negative outcomes.
While I have worked hard to earn the trust of birthing women, it is time for me to work towards earning the trust of women
in their postpartum season.
I am committed to documenting the birth process and working with my
clients in their postpartum season if they choose to utilize postpartum doula services.
Looking and feeling your best
in the postpartum stage can seem like an impossible task, but there are some known tricks and products that can help you achieve just that.
Mothers can expect a
decrease in postpartum blood loss, decreased breast and ovarian cancer potential, and a reduced risk of developing osteoporosis.
Along with securing personal support, if possible, it is essential to talk with a professional with
expertise in postpartum disorders.
As an expectant mother you may have wondered about the positive effects that movement can have in pregnancy, during labor, and after
birth in the postpartum period.
It must be remembered that adrenal fatigue can be a key
player in postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety.
While your baby is getting all of the nutrients they need from your breast milk, you are recovering
quicker in your postpartum state.
Does the hospital you are looking at offer a lactation consultant, level III nursery,
refrigerator in postpartum, hair dryer, etc..
I strongly encourage you to seek out the advice of your healthcare provider and to see a physical therapist who specializes
in postpartum pelvic floor restoration as part of your postpartum recovery plans.