Ep 248: How To Get Through Those First Six Weeks Postpartum

This episode is all about helping you during those first six weeks postpartum! The reality is that once you get discharged from the hospital, your doctor likely won't see you for six weeks. Experts recommend some degree of contact within the first three weeks postpartum. However, the reality is that it isn’t common. So in this episode, you're going to get some great information to help you during that time.This episode is taken from The Birth Preparation Course, my online childbirth education class that gets you calm, confident, and empowered to have the beautiful birth you deserve. Of course this podcast is fantastic. It’s great for helping you get information and I put my heart and soul into it, but inside of The Birth Preparation Course you get important visual information and a structured format to help you really be READY for birth. Even if you don't choose my Birth Preparation Course for childbirth education, please choose something. It is so, so important and you should not skip it.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What physical transformations happen after birthHow your body will be changed forever (and why that’s not a bad thing)How long it can take for your hair and weight to go back to normalWhich items you need for baby to get started - it’s not as much as you think!What your baby needs more than anything elseWhy you don’t need to be too picky about where your baby sleepsWhy you shouldn’t buy a lot of things in advanceWhat my top 10 tips are to help with the first six weeks--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode248Check out The Birth Preparation Course use the code DRNICOLE and get an additional 10% off!Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayFree Resources to Help You Birth With PowerGet the support, clarity, and confidence you deserve. Download any of my free tools designed to help you prepare for a calmer, confident, and more empowered hospital birth:• Hospital Tour Scorecard — Know exactly what to look for so you can choose the right hospital• How to Tell If Your OB Is Right for You — Ask the right questions and spot red flags early• Labor Pain Management Playbook — Learn the tools and strategies I teach my own patientsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy