The 6 Postpartum Realities No One Warns You About
Release Date: 06/25/2025
The 6 Postpartum Realities No One Warns You About
She Found Motherhood Podcast
Let’s get straight to it - Drs. Alicia and Sarah have put together a list of 6 things nobody tells you about postpartum! Tune in to discover what to expect from the unexpected (yet completely normal). Be sure to check out the links they mention below for more helpful resources, guides, and tips. For more on some of the topics discussed, listen to our podcast episodes on and from MommyBerries. And don’t miss our FREE - packed with must-have products and practical essentials for the postpartum period. Plus, visit our for links to many of these great items! Ready to go from feeling...
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How Blood Type Affects Pregnancy
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info_outlineLet’s get straight to it - Drs. Alicia and Sarah have put together a list of 6 things nobody tells you about postpartum! Tune in to discover what to expect from the unexpected (yet completely normal). Be sure to check out the links they mention below for more helpful resources, guides, and tips.
For more on some of the topics discussed, listen to our podcast episodes on Diastasis Recti in Pregnancy with Kim Vopni (The Vagina Coach) and Postpartum Pelvic Floor Recovery with Mel Desaulles from MommyBerries.
And don’t miss our FREE Postpartum Checklist - packed with must-have products and practical essentials for the postpartum period. Plus, visit our She Found Motherhood Amazon Store for links to many of these great items!
Ready to go from feeling anxious and overwhelmed to confident and prepared for your childbirth experience? Join our Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass.
*This episode is a re-release. Original release date: June 15, 2022.