This week Roxanne shares her postpartum healing journey 10 weeks after giving birth to her third baby. From having a postpartum hemorrhage through the six weeks postpartum, to her initial return to fitness, Roxanne takes us through the highs and lows of her experience and shares some of the knowledge she has acquired along the way.
Links Referred to in this Episode:
Free Early Postpartum Recovery Course: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6373d15006fa842dcfb3e1de
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Check out our episode on Postpartum Recovery and Returning to Fitness Here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/iBOu5olBxEb
In This Episode:
0:00 Introductions
01:19 Managing Postpartum Hemorrhage Immediately After Birth
02:45 What is Fundal Massage?
04:43 Continuing to Heal From Considerable Blood Loss
06:22 Signs and Symptoms of Blood Loss Induced Blackouts
07:54 Navigating Extreme Weakness and Exhaustion
10:20 Tips for Others Experience Postpartum Hemorrhage
16:51 How Did Roxanne Support Her Healing Journey?
20:45 Managing Postpartum Appointment and Asking for Help
27:12 Baby Gear Essentials
31:53 Returning to Fitness in the Postpartum
36:49 Prolapse and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
45:27 Roxanne’s Advice to Others with Postpartum Hemorrhage
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