14| Understanding Healing After (Vaginal) Birth

07/31/23 • 41 min

In this episode, we fill in the gaps many have about the healing process after vaginal birth.

Learn about the physical changes that occur in the body after birth, and the importance of giving yourself at least six weeks to rest and heal as a minimum. This episode addresses pressures to snap back and normalizes the need for more time and support during the postpartum period. Get insights into how to manage normal recovery, warning signs to get medical attention, and advice on seeking help.

Grab this download for a postpartum plan!

Get the show notes at: https://www.musingsofblackdoula.com/episodes/understanding-healing-after-vaginal-birth

In the DMV? Hire your own doula from DC Metro Maternity.

And anywhere in the US, sign up for Attain, a course designed for Black women giving birth in the hospital.

Subscribe to Musings of a Black Doula on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher!

In this episode, we fill in the gaps many have about the healing process after vaginal birth.

Grab this download for a postpartum plan!

Get the show notes at: https://www.musingsofblackdoula.com/episodes/understanding-healing-after-vaginal-birth

In the DMV? Hire your own doula from DC Metro Maternity.

And anywhere in the US, sign up for Attain, a course designed for Black women giving birth in the hospital.

Subscribe to Musings of a Black Doula on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher!

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