How to "Boss" Through the Postpartum Period

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How to "Boss" Through the Postpartum Period

Postpartum tends to be a disregarded period. There’s lots of emotions and lists of things to do going through your mind at one time. You are ecstatic over your newest addition and bundle of joy. Then the recovery begins. You want to run outside and tell the world about what you’ve accomplished but looking into your little ones keeps you put. Your body has done something amazing and you begin to have a greater appreciation for all the muscles you never thought you had. The icing on the cake is the new body you bring home and all the stuff coming out of it.

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Ah push it...push it real good!

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Ah push it...push it real good!

When it comes to pushing the key common questions we as birth doulas often hear are:

  • How will I know when it is time to push? 

  • How long does pushing take?

  • How will I know if I am doing it correctly?

  • Am I going to poop on the table?

If these are questions you have asked yourself or your birth team then you are NOT alone.  Anxiety around the thought of this part of labor is very common but we are here to help you along the way so you can feel confident bringing your baby into the world.  So let's get to it!

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