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Is it possible to prevent postpartum hemorrhage? How important are Iron levels during pregnancy? I'm sure you have so many questions, and we are here to guide you!

You’ve given birth! Congratulations, you’ve created life and brought it into the world! The hard part is over now, right? Yes and no. The most challenging part of the childbirth process is undoubtedly delivery, but afterward, you’re faced with postpartum recovery. This is the process of your brain and body...

Did you know that there are different kinds of doulas? A doula may focus her practice on only the prenatal and birth period. Or she could be a postpartum doula or a sibling doula. Some doulas may offer all these services, or a different combination all-together!

Your amazing body is made to give birth and to recover completely.  Having said that, after birth, your perineum is (at the very least) tender and sore. It might be torn or “scuffed.” Even without tears, it will be swollen, sometimes in strange ways. Walking around and sitting will both be...

I'd like to begin by congratulating and honoring you and the fact that you've given birth, and you have a sweet baby. I want to take the time to check in with you and process how your postpartum is going. This episode of Apothecary Wisdom is dedicated to postpartum moms...