Ep 117: Navigating Postpartum: Physical Healing

Send us Fan MailDuring pregnancy, there’s a lot of focus and planning that goes into prenatal health, pregnancy support, childbirth education, and labor and birth support, but our postpartum time period needs just as much emphasis and focus (if not more!).  In today’s episode Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon break down a very small aspect of postpartum: the physical healing, which includes:Common postpartum discomforts surrounding the perineum, breastfeeding, and hormones - and remediesWhat meaningful family and friend support can look likeHow to build relationships with your birth support teamHow to plan for the postpartumAnd more!Resources mentioned in the episode:Ep 3: building your birth support teamEp 6, 7, 8: postpartum essentials series Ep 36: tips for the 4th trimesterEp 51: how to support someone who just gave birthEp 101: postpartum terms to be familiar with  Support the showWant to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth CommunityInstagram: Aligned Birth Email: [email protected] Find us online:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by RoaDisclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.