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C-Section Recovery: How to Heal Well After a Belly Birth
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

C-Section Recovery: How to Heal Well After a Belly Birth

Many of the beautiful mamas I’ve supported over the last few years gave birth via a c-section.

In this blog article, I’ll walk you through the 4 principle elements that I usually recommend in my postpartum doula practice for mamas who’ve had a belly birth.

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New Mom Burnout: Understanding and Overcoming Postnatal Depletion
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

New Mom Burnout: Understanding and Overcoming Postnatal Depletion

Did you know that postnatal depletion is a real thing that can affect many mothers for up to 10 years after childbirth?

In this blog article, I’m taking a closer look at what postnatal depletion is, how it occurs and what you can do about it.

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Baby’s Witching Hour: Survival Strategies for Tired Parents
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

Baby’s Witching Hour: Survival Strategies for Tired Parents

Why is the witching hour so hard? What is happening to newborn babies that makes them struggle in the evening hours? And which concrete steps can parents do to make it easier for their newborn (and regulate their own nervous systems) in the process?

In this blog article, I’ll walk you through the infamous ‘witching hour’ and provide practical solutions for how to get through it. You got this!

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Should I Wrap My Postpartum Belly? Belly Binding Explained in a Nutshell
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

Should I Wrap My Postpartum Belly? Belly Binding Explained in a Nutshell

What is belly binding? Do I have to wrap my postpartum belly? How can it help with recovery after giving birth? And how do I bind my belly safely?

In my new blog, I’m sharing some guidance around the ancient practice of belly binding and why it may be worth considering as one of your postpartum healing tools.

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Best Postpartum Foods: How to Eat after Childbirth
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

Best Postpartum Foods: How to Eat after Childbirth

Which postpartum foods help us meet our nutritional needs after childbirth? What do we need to eat to promote healing and recovery? And which foods should we avoid?

In this blog article, I’m sharing my favorite tips and best postpartum foods for optimizing your postpartum nutrition.

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10 Common Postpartum Body Changes After Birth
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

10 Common Postpartum Body Changes After Birth

What are some of the changes that our bodies go through after giving birth? What can we do to help our postpartum bodies heal and recover?

In this blog, I’m walking you through 10 common postpartum body changes: Constipation, hormonal changes, diastasis recti, engorged breasts, incontinence, postpartum bleeding, night sweats, postpartum hair loss, uterine cramping and perineal sensitivity.

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10 Postpartum Self-Care Tips for New Mothers
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

10 Postpartum Self-Care Tips for New Mothers

How can new mothers include self-care practices into their postpartum routine? What are some practical tips that can make a positive difference during the fourth trimester?

In today’s article, I'm sharing my top 10 favourites in terms of postpartum self-care tips for new mothers: 1. Be kind to yourself 2. Practice letting go 3. Ask for help 4. Ditch your to-do list and replace it with a “ta-da” list …

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