Did you know that the postpartum period is technically only 30 days? As mothers, we all know that this stage lasts much longer than 30 days. On today's episode we are talking about all things postpartum. We will share our experiences, the physical challenges, & the mental challenges that come after giving birth. Our friend Liz, a postpartum advocate, will also share her experience, why she decided to seek professional help, and resources that helped her throughout her postpartum anxiety and depression.

What's In This Episode:

• How long the postpartum stage lasts for
• What was surprising about the postpartum experience
• Their biggest physical challenges after giving birth
• Liz's experience caring for her toddler & a newborn while recovering from a C-section
• Recommendations for new moms who have never experienced giving birth
• How having a breast pump on hand can be useful even if you don't plan on bottle feeding
• Finding your new normal after giving birth
• The mental challenges in postpartum
• Jenn & Lara's experience with anxiety after becoming moms
• Liz, a postpartum advocate, shares her postpartum experiences & what made her seek professional help
• The resources that, in addition to counseling, helped her throughout her anxiety and depression she experienced after having her kids
• The importance of community in navigating postpartum & motherhood