Midwife Life: Midwifing you through health, motherhood, and the sacred mess of life’s transformations with Diane Ortega

39: Postpartum Recovery — Healing Your Body After Birth


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In this heartfelt episode, Diane explores what true postpartum recovery looks like — beyond the six-week checkup. From honoring rest and nourishment to building community and seeking support, you’ll learn how to navigate this sacred season with compassion, confidence, and care.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why the traditional six-week postpartum model isn’t enough
  • How midwifery care nurtures the whole woman — body, mind, and spirit
  • The cultural wisdom of postpartum rest and what modern mothers can learn
  • Practical ways loved ones can support a new mom
  • The importance of emotional and mental health after birth
  • How community care and support groups can transform your recovery
  • Local Listeners:

    Join our Willow Rooted Postpartum Circles — monthly gatherings at Willow Birth Centers designed to help mothers feel seen, supported, and grounded.

    • Learn more: willowbirthcenteraz.com/wellness
    • Follow us on Instagram: @willowbirthcenteraz
    • Free Workshop — November 8:

      If you’re craving rest, renewal, and reconnection, join Diane for Midwifing Your Life: Cultivating Community & Embracing Transformation.

      It’s a free virtual experience where women in every season of life can slow down, reconnect, and rediscover what’s being born within them.

      Join the free Nov 8 workshop → themidwifelife.co/workshop


      Go Deeper — The Rebirth Journey Coaching Experience:

      For those ready to midwife their own transformation — body, mind, and spirit — Diane’s 12-week coaching program, The Rebirth Journey, offers personalized support, guided reflection, and soulful strategy for women navigating major life transitions.

      Apply or learn more: themidwifelife.co/rebirth


      Resources for Postpartum Support

      National & Online Resources:

      • Postpartum Support International (PSI) — Find helplines, therapist directories, and online support groups.
      • Postpartum Progress — A peer-led community raising awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
      • The Motherhood Center — Online therapy, support groups, and educational resources for postpartum mental health.
      • Seleni Institute — Evidence-based support for maternal mental health and women’s emotional well-being.
      • The Momwell Podcast — Conversations about identity, boundaries, and self-care for modern moms.
      • Arizona-Based Resources:

        • Willow Midwife Center for Birth & Wellness AZ — Comprehensive postpartum care and midwifery services in Mesa and Gilbert.
        • Willow Rooted Circles — Monthly community gatherings for mothers in the fourth trimester.
        • Women’s Health Innovations of Arizona — Counseling and psychiatric services specializing in perinatal mental health.
        • 4th Trimester Arizona AZ Coalition — Providing resources for All families to be embraced by their communities in their transition to parenthood.
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