Ep 48: What I Wish I Would Have Known: POSTPARTUM

In the final installment of our three part “What I Wish I Would Have Known” series, we’re talking about the postpartum period. Here’s a glimpse at what the kweens cover in episode 48:

How postpartum care is grossly lacking in the United Stated The importance of getting/accepting help in the postpartum period How everyone still looks pregnant right after they give birth Afterpains – what they are and how to deal What’s going on with the undercarriage after birth and how to take care of it and help things heal properly V steaming in the postpartum period Taking care of those pesky hemorrhoids! Why profuse sweating is a postpartum thing Hair loss What to expect with postpartum bleeding Preventing and treating constipation Prolapse and pelvic floor issues Postpartum mood disorders, hormone shifts, and “baby blues” – how to tell the difference and what to do Breastfeeding – how to set yourself up for success and where to look if you need help Baby “stuff” – what you need, what you don’t, and when to buy it The identity shifts that often accompany becoming a parent A few things about baby sleep How older siblings might react to a new baby and a few suggestions for how to support them through the transition A few lovely and encouraging quotes from parents who have been there

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