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Many mamas are shocked by just how much life changes postpartum – not only does your body feel different, but life looks very different with baby in tow. How can you prepare for these changes – and enjoy them when they happen? Arianna and I cover those questions and more in today's podcast.
Topics We Discuss in This Podcast:
- Why it's vital to talk about – and hear about – the transition to motherhood
- Why your health is not only important, but vital to the longterm health of your child
- Common challenges postpartum mamas are facing
- What you can do now to prepare for the postpartum transition
- Social and community support systems to identify in your community
- What we, as a society, can do to create support for new moms
- How to know if what you're feeling is “baby blues” or something deeper
- How to safeguard your mental health…
- …and how to find someone if you need to reach out for help
- Arianna's best advice for a pregnant or new mama (you don't want to miss this one!)
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Things Mentioned on This Week's Podcast
- Postpartum Planning Workbook: Get Arianna's workbook on making postpartum as smooth as possible
- Postpartum Warmline to call – this is a line dedicated to helping you find support wheverever you are. It's specifically devoted to helping women struggling postpartum.
- If you need emergency support, call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (The National Suicide Prevention Hotline)
(NOTE: Want a Perfect Birth Plan Template? Use this template and step-by-step videos to write a birth plan that gets your birth team on your side for a beautiful birth experience! Get the kit here.)
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