Musings of a Black Doula

15| Recovery After Cesarean Birth

After a cesarean birth, it's important to take good care of yourself. Recovery from a c-section is like healing after any major surgery, plus you're now caring for a newborn. This episode's goal is to ensure that you know how to take good care of yourself.   For show notes, and important resources I refer to in the episode, click here:    I am a currently practicing doula- labor, postpartum & childbirth education. Hire me and my team- we’re at dcmetromaternity.com [https://www.dcmetromaternity.com/].  And no matter where you are in the US, if you’re a Black woman giving birth in the hospital, I have a course [https://dcmetromaternity.com/online-pregnancy-birth-postpartum-class-for-black-women/] for you!  Subscribe so you can get the next episode, and we’ll talk soon!

14| Understanding Healing After (Vaginal) Birth

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 [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64066b73d72bad5482cade3a]!  Get the show notes at: https://www.musingsofblackdoula.com/episodes/understanding-healing-after-vaginal-birth [https://www.musingsofblackdoula.com/episodes/understanding-healing-after-vaginal-birth]  In the DMV? Hire your own doula from DC Metro Maternity [https://dcmetromaternity.com/contact]. And anywhere in the US, sign up for Attain [https://dcmetromaternity.com/online-pregnancy-birth-postpartum-class-for-black-women/], a course designed for Black women giving birth in the hospital.  Subscribe to Musings of a Black Doula on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher!

13| Tips to Manage Baby Blues

In America, it is incredibly common for new mothers to need a couple of weeks to adjust after giving birth. We call the mood swings, irritability, exhaustion and overwhelm "baby blues". This episode's goal is to give you some at home tips to soften the landing into motherhood, and help you make the transition more smooth.   You can reach Postpartum Support International here: https://www.postpartum.net/ [https://www.postpartum.net/]   I am a currently practicing doula- labor, postpartum & childbirth education. Hire me and my team- we’re at dcmetromaternity.com [https://www.dcmetromaternity.com/].  And no matter where you are in the US, if you’re a Black woman giving birth in the hospital, I have a course [https://dcmetromaternity.com/online-pregnancy-birth-postpartum-class-for-black-women/] for you!  Subscribe so you can get the next episode, and we’ll talk soon!

12| Keke Palmer & What Black Moms Deserve

In this episode I’m talking about Keke Palmer and her baby daddy’s opinions on motherhood. This is the starting point for a conversation about how what Balck women and especially Black mothers deserve, and important conversations that should be a part of your postpartum plan.   If you want a resource that includes lots of conversations pregnant Black women should have with their partners, I have a course for you [https://dcmetromaternity.com/online-pregnancy-birth-postpartum-class-for-black-women/]! Attain is specifically designed for Black woman giving birth in the hospital. I am a currently practicing doula- labor, postpartum & childbirth education. If you'd like to hire me or my team, we’re at dcmetromaternity.com [http://dcmetromaternity.com/]. Subscribe so you can get the next episode, and we’ll talk soon!

11| What to Expect Immediately After Giving Birth

In this episode, I'm helping prepare you for what to expect in the first few hours after birth. Don't say no one told you!  Grab this download [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64066b73d72bad5482cade3a] for a postpartum plan!  Get the show notes at: https://www.musingsofblackdoula.com/episodes/immediatepostpartum [https://www.musingsofblackdoula.com/episodes/immediatepostpartum] In the DMV? Hire your own doula from DC Metro Maternity [https://www.dcmetromaternity.com/]. And anywhere in the US, sign up for Expecting Excellence [https://expectingexcellence.carrd.co/], a 5 day guide for pregnant Black women to feel safe, empowered and ready for the joy of giving birth.  Subscribe to Musings of a Black Doula on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher!