Have you ever wondered how to go about finding a birth doula? Have you ever thought, "what would I ask if I was interviewing a doula?" We have you covered! In this episode we cover some ways to find doulas in your areas and frequently asked questions and what to consider when looking for, interviewing and hiring a doula. 

Remember that sex after baby is different for everyone and the 6 week "mark" for returning to normal activities after having a baby doesn't necessitate you going right back to having sex if you aren't ready. In this episode we talk about a lot of different things that can come up for people in the postpartum period around sex, intimacy, body image, mindset, and more. We hope this helps to make the conversation around this topic a little less taboo and one that you can seek out help if you feel you need or want it. We are always her to support you and are always willing to get you information or resources if you need. Don't hesitate to reach out at [email protected]. 

Here are a few of the things we mentioned:

Sex with Emily Podcast

Uberlube

Coconu Lube

Medilube

Pelvic floor physical therapy 

Redefining intimacy

Stretches to help with relaxing the pelvic floor- Childs Pose, Happy Baby Stretch and the Butterfly Stretch 

We talked about the importance of creating a maternal mental wellness plan. Here's what we mentioned today:

What you might need in the first few weeks of breastfeeding

Creating a support team and what support people, family members and partners can watch for

Nourishing your body and the importance of food and hydration

Finding someone to talk to or a therapist who is versed in the postpartum period

Avoiding the this is normal trap

Creating a sleep strategy

Reducing overwhelm 

Movement in the postpartum period 

Ever wondered what options there were for postpartum support? Wondered if there was anything other than your care provider? We got you covered with a list and conversation about all postpartum support options and what you want to look for in each one. 

Are you expecting and trying to decide what your hopes and wishes are for your upcoming birth? Are you overwhelmed with the amount of information out there? Join Brittany and Mckayla as they get down into the nitty gritty of creating what some term as a "birth plan," and learn about why we prefer to call it birth preferences. 

Show notes: 

https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/labor-and-birth/birth-plan-636/