The First 48 Hours after Birth

On this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I'm talking all about the first 48 hours after birth. We'll start with details about the very first hour - also known as the golden hour. This is because an uninterrupted first hour of life is actually filled with evidence-based benefits for both mama and baby! Then we'll get into the duration of your hospital stay so that you're totally prepared for that too! The first 48 hours after birth are a critical time of recovery for you, and there's a lot you can do during your hospital stay to make your transition home with your baby a bit easier. Not sure how to care for yourself down there after birth? Access our FREE Postpartum Essentials Checklist to know you've got what you need to feel clean and comfortable while you're healing from birth. Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, tips, and solidarity on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!