Your Postpartum Body: The Complete Guide to Healing After Pregnancy

ISBN: 0593541421

Author: Macy, Ruth E.

Condition: New

A comprehensive, one-of-a-kind, evidence-based handbook to support postpartum healing and recoveryWhat should you expect when youre done expecting? Too many of us think that theres no way to fix everyday concerns after a pregnancy, such as pelvic floor issues, exhaustion and burnout, and getting back into a fitness routine. But its simply not true. With this revolutionary resource in hand, youll learn what happens to the body during pregnancy and childbirth, common changes in function and feeling, and solutions for healing. Your Postpartum Body was written with expertise by a pelvic floor physical therapist who wants you to know that you can feel like yourself again-physically and mentally.Youve probably heard plenty of anecdotes about what might help or hurt (to Kegel or not to Kegel?), but theyre not necessarily backed up with medical expertise and practical advice. Your Postpartum Body fills that gap as a complete reference guide for every eventuality, from making sure youre getting enough fluids to troubleshooting breastfeeding to pelvic floor recovery, with helpful illustrations and photos throughout.While your body is undoubtedly different (after all, you just grew a human!), you do not have to live with pain, incontinence, weakness, or nursing/feeding stress. You now hold the tools and techniques you need to heal and nourish your body and mind.