In today's episode, Roxanne is going to be sharing how she is preparing for the postpartum period in the final month of her third pregnancy. Listen along as she shares what she will need to care for herself, her baby, and her family, in those early weeks after the birth of her third child. Get all of the tips, tricks, and brands these two seasoned moms can’t live without while navigating the early postpartum!

In this episode:

-What’s the first thing Roxanne prepares for? (2:43)

-How to manage any preexisting siblings after birth of new baby (7:40)

-Sensory bin tips for open-ended play for toddlers (9:20)

-Meal planning in the postpartum (13:10)

-How to navigate leaving the house in those first weeks (17:59)

-Tips for using supportive clothing like belly bands (19:20)

-Items to get for perineal/vaginal care and recovery (20:26)

-Preparing for breastfeeding (26:33)

-Answering questions submitted by listeners (44:14)

-Preparing for sleep deprivation

-Bed sharing

-Shift feeding with partner/night nanny/postpartum doula

-Additional comfort measures in the early postpartum

-The postpartum return to fitness timeline 

-Pelvic floor heaviness/discomfort 

-Postpartum hemorrhoids 

Read our blog with all of our lists and essentials here!: https://mamastefit.com/roxannes-postpartum-preparation-for-baby-3/

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