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In the final episode in our series on preparing for your birth, we go over how to prepare for the postpartum period and what to expect once your baby is outside of your body!   Here’s what we covered:   What’s normal and what’s not when it comes to postpartum bleeding Perineal care, especially if you required stitches The best natural and conventional methods to use for pain management What a peri bottle is and why you need one Postpartum belly issues and remedies including belly binding, abdominal massage, and getting your digestion back to normal The different causes of pelvic pain and discomfort, and how to know if what you’re feeling is normal All about mood disorders - both during and after pregnancy - and what to do about them The ins and outs of breastfeeding and our favorite resources What to expect from your newborn baby including breathing, bathing, umbilical cords, funky skin things, and more.    Resources/Products Mentioned in this Episode: Sitz Bath  Earth Mama Angel Baby Postpartum Sitz Bath Herbs  Earth Momma Angel Baby Bottom Spray  Dermoplast Pain Relieving Spray Scar Away C-Section Scar Treatment Strips  Ibuprofen and turmeric supplements for postpartum pain Heating pad Peri Bottle  Bezwecken HemStad  Postpartum belly wrap  Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale   Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding  Breastfeeding Made Simple  kellymom.com - amazing resource for all things breastfeeding! Latch Assist  Nipple Shield  Boppy Nursing Pillow  My Breast Friend Breastfeeding Pillow Nursing pads  Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream  Earth Momma Angel Baby Nipple Butter  Lansinoh Soothies Gel Pads for Sore Nipples  Medela Soft Shells for Sore Nipples  Information on mastitis from KellyMom    Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review and share! ---  The Birth Kweens get down to the nitty gritty of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women’s health. For more from us, visit birthkweens.com. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback.