Hey, mama! Welcome to the Postpartum Unpacked series on The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama. Trish is here to guide you through the wild, beautiful chaos of postpartum. This week, we’re diving into weeks 3 to 6 after birth - a critical window that shapes your recovery, from bleeding to milk supply to your pelvic floor and emotions. Trish is spilling all the tea on what your postpartum nurses wish you knew, including a safety checklist, her go-to breastfeeding routine, a gentle pelvic floor reset, and the one mistake that can derail your healing. Grab a pen, mama, because you’re getting practical steps to feel empowered and supported!

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What’s Inside This Episode:

• Safety First, Always: Red flags you cannot ignore - like soaking a pad every hour, fever over 100.4°F, or severe pain - and when to call your provider.
• Normal Bleeding: What lochia looks like, why it changes color, and a simple trick to reduce bleeding and cramping.
• Breastfeeding Hacks: My nurse-approved, mama-proven routine to regulate milk supply, tackle engorgement, and know when to call a lactation consultant (links below!).
• Pelvic Floor Love: A gentle reset you can start now, plus why seeing a pelvic floor specialist is a game-changer for preventing leaks, pain, or prolapse.
• The Emotional Rollercoaster: How to spot baby blues vs. postpartum depression, and why asking for help is your superpower (plus a nightly ritual to rewire your brain for wins).
• The Big Mistake: Rushing to “bounce back” too fast - why it leads to setbacks and how to advocate for a slow, safe recovery.
• Scripts for Advocacy: Exact phrases to use with your provider to get the care you deserve.

More resources from this episode:

• Grab the Postpartum Recovery Roadmap for just $22 (normally $197!) at learn.laborersemama.com/postpartum for week-by-week guidance, safety checklists, and troubleshooting tips.
• Connect with a lactation consultant (virtual visits available!): TheLatchLink.com 
• Grab these Silverettes we love.

Episodes on Pelvic Floor Health:

• Why Pelvic Floor Health Is Important to Your Pregnancy | 32
• A Holistic Approach to Pelvic Floor Wellness – with Jenn Lormand | 88
• Relieving Pregnancy & Postpartum Pain with Pelvic Floor Momma | 106
• Pelvic Power: Strengthening Your Core Through Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Emily Brownlee | 145

Helpful Timestamps:

• 00:52 Essential Postpartum Recovery Tips
• 04:37 Managing Postpartum Bleeding
• 06:17 Setting Boundaries and Delegating Tasks
• 09:17 Breastfeeding Challenges and Solutions
• 15:12 Pelvic Floor Health and Recovery
• 19:40 Emotional Well-being and Mental Health
• 24:09 Final Thoughts and Resources

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