Hospital Postpartum Care: What to Expect After Delivery and At Home with Kara the Baby Nurse | Episode 41

Join The Breastfeeding Blueprint: www.thelabormama.com/breastfeeding & use the code PODCAST to save 20%I sat down with Kara the Baby Nurse and it felt like the real postpartum prep chat every new mom needs. We talked about what her real 12-hour mother-baby shifts actually look like - all the assessments, the nonstop education, how she and her team fight to protect your sleep with those do-not-disturb signs and clustering care - because rest really is medicine for your body and your brain. We got into breastfeeding support, what surprises people the most in those fresh postpartum hours, and how clustering care lets you actually get some rest instead of constant interruptions.Kara also opens up about her own postpartum - she was so prepped for labor and delivery, but had zero prep for what came after, and it was rough. Engorgement, going back to work at six weeks, feeling totally blindsided… it’s why she pours so much into her content now. Her biggest key takeaway: prepare for postpartum like you prepare for birth, advocate for your rest, and know that your mother-baby nurse is in your corner more than you realize. This episode is packed with real talk, practical tips, and so much heart - I hope it leaves you feeling seen and way more ready.More from Kara the Baby Nurse:Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, & YouTube: @karathebabynurseCheckout Afterglow: A Postpartum Recovery & Wellness ClassHelpful timestamps:00:00 Postpartum Prep Matters01:36 Meet Kara Baby Nurse04:44 Her Nursing Path07:52 Postpartum Story Goes Viral14:39 What Mom Baby Nurses Do20:39 Breastfeeding Support Team28:36 What Clustering Care Means33:16 Postpartum Care Surprises36:38 Bring All The Things39:48 Home With Baby Reality40:13 Prepare For Postpartum45:59 Where To Find KaraAbout your host:🩺🤰🏻Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood conversation each week, be sure to subscribe to The Lo & Behold podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen!👉🏼 A request: If this episode meant something to you, would you consider a 5 star rating and leaving us a review? Yes, we read them, and yes, they help keep L & B going! ♥️Connect with Lo more on: INSTAGRAM | TIK TOK | PINTEREST | FACEBOOKDisclaimerOpinions shared by guests of this show are their own, and do not always reflect those of The Labor Mama platform. Additionally, the information you hear on this podcast or that you receive via any linked resources should not be considered medical advice. Please see our full disclaimer here.Additionally, we may make a small commission from some of the links shared with you. Please know, this comes at no additional cost to you, supports our small biz, and is a way for us to share brands and products with you that we genuinely love.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast ServicesMentioned in this episode:TBB 20% off ad link