Show Notes
01:06 – What we’re talking about today
02:00 – The postpartum care gap: “Congratulations, see you in six weeks”
02:49 – Supports to line up ahead of time.
08:21 – Mental health supports to know about before you need them
09:25 – What to expect in the first few days: swelling, soreness, stitches, and lochia.
11:39 – Postpartum rehab: what you can start in the first six weeks
14:04 – Pelvic floor and core recovery, including diastasis
16:33 – Preparing your home, not just your birth bag: water, snacks, and recovery items
19:20 – Setting boundaries with family and friends (and hosting after birth)
24:40 – Building up movement
27:38 – Exercise and postpartum mental health
28:28 – Biggest takeaways and wrapping up
