Today we’re delving into the nitty-gritty of postpartum life – from managing those initial cramps while breastfeeding to understanding the ebb and flow of post-birth bleeding.
We’ll also explore C-section recovery, red flags to watch for during those first 6 weeks, and I’ll demystify the phenomenon of postpartum night sweats.
This is a great one to listen to whether you are still pregnant or already cuddling your sweet baby!
And after this episode, you can continue learning in Episode 167: Preparing for Postpartum: What You can do before giving birth!
A peek at the questions we cover:
- Why do I get cramps after birth? Any tips for relief?
- When can I shower and bathe after birth?
- Is it normal to almost stop bleeding, and then have it pick back up again?
- What are your best C-section recovery tips?
- What postpartum red flags should I look out for in the first 6 weeks?
- Why do I get postpartum night sweats?
- What to tell my partner to look out for regarding postpartum anxiety and depression?
- When can I expect my first period after birth, and what will that be like?
- How long is postpartum hair loss common for? When should I be worried?
- Does postpartum recovery change the second time around? Is it an easier or harder recovery or pretty similar?
Have an even better birth!
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