Postpartum Resources
Postpartum Products:
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Afterease - herbal afterpains tincture
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The First Forty Days - The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother Postpartum book
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Tummy Calm Homeopathic for Newborns - mamas have shared with me that this all natural product works better than gripe water or other newborn gas solutions they have tried.
Breastfeeding Resources:
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Lactation Consultant My Pure Delivery
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Lactation Consultant: Teresa Lance
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Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter (coconut oil also works well)
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YouTube Tutorial on Tips for How to Freeze and Store Breast Milk
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Short Article: Keep Breast Milk Safe: Tips for Handling, Storing, and Thawing
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Breast Milk Storage Guidelines: How to Freeze and Thaw Pumped Milk
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Photo Tutorial on Freezer Space Efficiency for Storing Breast Milk
Prenatal & Postpartum Exercise Class for Moms:
FIT4MOM is a nation-wide prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, their fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit.
Find a FIT4MOM location near you
Toning Your Body in the Postpartum Period:
Pelvic Floor Exercises: Michelle Kenway's Youtube Channel
Newborn Hearing Screens:
Offered by FNP April Bullock at Austin Family Health Clinic - $100
Pediatricians:
Here are a few local pediatricians that I recommend. Feel free to ask me for more specific information about them.
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Dr. Rosie Wheeler - Leander
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Central Family Practice - Austin
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FNP April Bullock - Austin
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Urgent Care for Kids - Cedar Park, Round Rock
Pelvic Floor Therapists:
Pelvic floor therapy can be very helpful after giving birth and during pregnancy as well. Here are several to check out.
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Dr. April Smith - in-home care
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Liz Hoffmaster - Austin