Episode 160 What I Wish Every Person Knew Before Giving Birth

Why is it that childbirth education focuses so much on the hours of birth and delivery and so little on what happens once you bring your baby home? Isn’t all the birth preparation supposed to set you up for success in the postpartum period? Why is it that so many people feel shocked by what it is really like to have a baby? It is possible to know more and prepare more for the postpartum period. And it’s possible to think about your birth options as either contributing to positive or negative postpartum outcomes. Here are the things I wish every person knew before giving birth that will help them feel better once the baby is here. On this episode Lo discusses: Common misconceptions about breast milk Common misconceptions about what is “normal” for newbornsThe reality of baby sleeping patterns A solution to help you feel more prepared Sign up for the FIRST cohort of the childbirth education course at a 50% discount. Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!To get delicious home cooked meals delivered right to your door in Ma, CT, RI Maine or NH go to the Feast and Fettle Website and use the code MILK for $30 off your first week! Make your voice heard on The Milk Making Community Group on Facebook!Find Lo’s website and social media links here: https://bio.site/lonigroshTo purchase books about breastfeeding, birth, or parenting that I love and help support the show, go here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.