Roxanne’s Postpartum Prep Essentials

In this episode of The MamasteFit Podcast, Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, and Roxanne, a certified nurse midwife, discuss the essential preparations for the postpartum period. Roxanne shares her personal experiences with previous postpartums, emphasizing the importance of planning beyond birth. She details various aspects of prep including nutritional strategies, mental health support, breastfeeding necessities, and physical comfort tools like iron supplementation, pelvic floor PT, and having adequate postpartum supplies. The episode highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to ensure a smoother recovery packed with professional tips, personal anecdotes, and recommendations for securing support systems in the postpartum journey. Roxanne's Postpartum Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mamastefi... Lovesteady x MamasteFit Recovery Essentials: https://rstr.co/lovesteady/3500/3p6 00:00 Introduction to The MamasteFit Podcast 01:24 Roxanne's Postpartum Journey: Past Experiences 03:20 Preparing for Postpartum: Nutrition and Supplements 07:18 Postpartum Physical Support: Pelvic Floor and Prolapse 10:00 Postpartum Essentials: Meals, Baths, and More 21:39 Breastfeeding Challenges and Preparations 24:42 Sponsor Message: Needed Nutrition 29:53 Sterilizing and Pumping Milk 30:36 Challenges of Uneven Milk Production 31:22 Pumping and Bottle Feeding Strategies 34:39 Postpartum Mental Health and Therapy 39:41 Postpartum Physical Recovery 44:39 Support Systems and Paternity Leave 52:51 Postpartum Fitness Programs ———— 🎉 Grab Your Copy of Training for Two → https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH Your go-to guide for prenatal fitness, birth prep, and postpartum recovery. 👇 Start Preparing for Birth Today 📥 Download our free Birth Prep Circuit Guide → https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepa... 📥 Grab our free Pelvic Floor Prep Guide → https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepa... Learn how to relax and lengthen your pelvic floor to support a smoother labor and pushing phase. 💻 Explore Our Online Programs: Whether you're pregnant or postpartum—we’ve got you covered with expert-led fitness and education: 🏋🏻‍♀️ Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Programs 🎓 Childbirth + Postpartum Education Courses → https://mamastefit.com 🤱 Just Had a Baby? 📥 Grab our free Postpartum Core Workouts → https://mamastefit.kit.com/core Start reconnecting with your core and feeling strong again—safely and confidently. ——— 📲 Follow Us on Instagram for Daily Tips + BTS   / mamastefit   ——— ✨ Shop Our Favorites: ⚡️ Electrolytes we love → https://drinklmnt.com/mamaste 🌿 Supplements we trust – 20% off with code MAMASTEFIT → https://thisisneeded.com/ginaandroxanne 👖 Maternity clothing we actually wear – 10% off with code MAMASTEFIT → https://rstr.co/lovesteady/3500