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S2 Ep21: how laura is preparing for postpartum!

birthwell Season 2 Episode 21

In this episode of the birthwell podcast, Laura shares how she is preparing for her postpartum journey and the proactive steps she is taking. She discusses what she has purchased so far including nursing bras & tanks, postpartum underwear, peri bottles and some postpartum basics. Laura highlights that she is still waiting to find out her birth plan so hasn't purchased too many products specifically to birth, and more related to nursing.  Laura discusses some of her goals for meal prep, including breakfast, dinner and snacks.  Laura highlights her goals for postpartum breastfeeding and discusses leaning on the support of a lactation consultation.  Lastly Laura discusses how she is physically preparing for end the of her pregnancy including doing pelvic floor physiotherapy, massage therapy and other services.  She also discusses the importance of being proactive about setting up a postpartum mental health care plan so that if she is struggling with symptoms in the early postpartum period.  

Product Links:

Fridamom peri bottles 

Bellies Inc postpartum underwear 

Embrace nursing bras/tanks

Knix nursing bras/tanks 

Silverette's 

Alex- Lactation Consultant 

The Food Doula Cookbook 


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Nadia: @pelvichealthharmony

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This podcast is intended as educational content and does in no way constitute physiotherapy, health or medical advice.  Please seek advice from your health care provider or doctor for your particular health care concerns, before changing your healthcare routine or relying on this information.