Postpartum Recovery Explained: Healing, Breastfeeding, Pelvic Floor & What to Expect After Birth

In this episode of Hormone Heroines, Dr. Heidi Codino and Dr. Serena Russum walk through the postpartum recovery journey, sharing what new mothers can expect physically, hormonally, and emotionally after birth. They discuss immediate postpartum care, including bleeding, perineal healing, and pain management strategies such as sitz baths, padcicles, and lidocaine sprays.The conversation also explores abdominal separation (diastasis recti), pelvic floor dysfunction, and the importance of rest and proper core recovery techniques. Breastfeeding challenges, nipple pain, engorgement, and latch issues are addressed along with practical solutions for support and healing.Finally, they highlight bowel health, hemorrhoid care, hormonal shifts, emotional wellbeing, and the critical importance of rest, support systems, and asking for help during the postpartum period.- - - - -About the Host:Dr. Heidi Codino is a physician specializing in women's health, hormone optimization, and postpartum recovery. She focuses on integrative and functional approaches to help women heal after childbirth, including pelvic floor health, hormonal balance, and breastfeeding support.Dr. Serena Russum is a physician dedicated to women's health, reproductive medicine, and functional postpartum care. She helps women navigate postpartum recovery through evidence-based strategies for physical healing, hormone balance, and emotional wellbeing.- - - - -Hormone HeroinesInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hormone_heroines⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hormone_heroines⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HormoneHeroines⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.blossominglongevity.com⁠⁠Shop Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠https://partnerships.timeline.com/BLOSSOMINGLONGEVIT⁠⁠Subscribe: ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠, ⁠⁠iHeart⁠- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/