The medical model of postpartum “care” is failing women.
Our world has simply normalized mediocre motherhood along with depression, anxiety, and autoimmune diagnoses. “It’s just your hormones” has become a healthcare statement standard for so many, which leaves an entire population without answers or support. It’s time to talk about how to truly heal women’s bodies after giving birth. Now is the time to reclaim postpartum wellness.
This holistic step-by-step guide exists to break down barriers, bring you back into your body, and support you in creating more meaningful and consistent healing throughout your life, no matter where you are within your postpartum years.
Maranda Bower, the creator and founder of Postpartum University, interweaves her four postpartum journeys of depression, anxiety, autoimmune disease, and more with her vast professional experience supporting women in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This research-packed, profound book is complete with references, worksheets, and additional resources for moms at every stage.
In this book, you’ll learn:
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A step-by-step plan to wellness in the years postpartum
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How to break the cycle of mismanagement of care
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What real support looks like and how to get it
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How to take assessment of where you are and use that to advocate for your needs
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Common misconceptions of postpartum nutrition
- Recipes, snacks, and herbs that maximize energy and repletion
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Getting the best sleep without sacrificing yourself or your baby’s health
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The root of mental health concerns
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The impact of trauma and how to heal your body
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Affirmations and journaling recommendations
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Following the rhythms and cycles of your body
- Movement practices that encourage strength, even with common postpartum concerns
With each book purchase, you get special access to a complete online resource of support, tools, downloads, and videos!
