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Episode 325: Why the 6-Week Postpartum Appointment Isn’t Enough

by | Feb 6, 2024 | 0 comments

Episode 325: Why the 6-Week Postpartum Appointment Isn’t Enough

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita chat all about that 6-week postpartum appointment – that “green light” appointment for exercise. We believe the 6-week checkup has a communication issue… and we are going to help you navigate this time with information you SHOULD be getting during that appointment.

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Show Notes 
0:55 – Join Jessie for a FREE live workout for busy moms on Tuesday, February 13th – Strong in 20!
2:10 – What we are chatting about today!
4:45 – What that 6-week appointment is REALLY for – healing check in!
5:28 – You can request a physical exam at your postpartum appointment
8:17 – How mental health has become more important during these 6-week appointments – and how it’s overshadowing the physical
9:24 – Honesty and openness by care providers
12:51 – Some physical tests to keep in mind for your checkup
14:08 – When to take scary information from your physical checkup with a grain of salt
14:57 – Yes, you CAN return to movement inside of those first 6 weeks postpartum!
19:12 – Beyond that first six weeks, here’s what’s next…
21:48 – Episode wrap up