Preparing for Your Postpartum Stay with My Friend Julie - Episode 078

After you have your baby you stay in in the hospital up to 4 more days with the couplet care nurses. How can you get the most out of this stay and get the information you need from them. Also, what can you bring or prep ahead of time for that part of your hospital stay? Today's guest is my friend Julie. She's worked in nursery, couplet care and gynecology for over 24 years and has a TON of experience. I'm excited to share it with you! This episode was inspired by my post on postpartum recovery tips. Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples. Couples LOVE the entire chapter on what to expect during the postpartum stay at the hospital. That's something entirely missed by other classes, and I'm so glad to share that good info with you! In this episode What is most surprising to parents after they have the baby. How much pain they will be in, especially on subsequent babies. What moms can do in advance to prepare for their hospital stay (and not over-prepare). Tips for dads during the hospital stay Tips on what to bring to the hospital, this is a good one (here's a link to a good sleep sac). Julie mentions Healthy Children.org -- the AAP website for parents. Talking about getting on a schedule and how you can take turns sleeping when baby comes. Other things that might interest you What your labor nurse does all day How to have a comfortable postpartum period My episode on what to expect postpartum. Producer: Drew Erickson