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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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The First Few Days: What to Expect After Birth
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

The First Few Days: What to Expect After Birth

What can we really expect from the first few days after childbirth? How does early postpartum manifest for mother and baby? And what do we need to know to approach the fourth trimester with more confidence and ease?

In this blog, I’m talking about some of the topics that new parents most commonly ask me about, including bleeding after birth, baby sleep, and the infamous second night syndrome!

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The #1 Thing You Can Do To Improve Your Transition to Motherhood
Katharina Gerberding Katharina Gerberding

The #1 Thing You Can Do To Improve Your Transition to Motherhood

What can we do to prepare for new parenthood? How can soon-to-be mothers ease their transition to motherhood as early as in pregnancy?

In this blog, I’m looking at where our ‘modern society’ tends to fail us in preparing for our baby’s arrival. In tapping into traditions from around the world, I’m sharing concrete strategies that will help make your transition to becoming a parent smoother, leaving you feel more supported as you embark on your greatest adventure yet.

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