Preparing for POSTPARTUM | Birth Doula

Okay, so you've given birth... now what?! Labor and delivery is for a few hours but postpartum lasts WAY longer, which is why it's so important to prepare yourself- body and mind, for what is to come. In my video I give you tips on what to take home from the hospital and the whirlwind of life once you're home with your Little One. If you're out there having a difficult time in your postpartum journey, be sure to reach out to someone- even me! We're all in this together, Mama's!
Hospital items to take home with you:
1. Mesh Underwear
2. Postpartum Pads
3. Spray Bottle
4. Ice Packs
5. Stool Softener
6. Gel Nipple Pads (Lansinoh Soothies Gel Pads)
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DISCLAIMER
All content and information in this video is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical, psychological or health advice of any kind and I do not warrant that the information presented herein is free of any errors or omissions. I am not providing medical, health care, nutrition therapy or coaching services to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any kind of physical ailment, mental or medical condition.
Although I strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in the medical and health area for your particular needs and circumstances prior to making any medical or health related decisions. For your health related questions, please seek the advice of a licensed physician or any other qualified health care provider immediately.
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I am a Lamaze certified Childbirth Educator and a DONA certified Birth Doula in the San Francisco Bay Area! For more information and resources, come find me at builttobirth.com

[@ilove2929]

The breastfeeding contraction is something new no one never talked about... thanks for telling us new moms

[@pamelapombo2016]

Oh yeah that's a real thing for sure!

[@haphazard-heather]

I had no idea when I had my first and boy was that a shocker. 😅

[@PacificMidwest]

Honestly peeing is much more painful for me than pooping lol. I found that holding my butt in the air above the toilet and leaning forward so the pee would run forward instead of threw my wound, helps a ton.

[@JddB229]

Oh my gosh I need to try this. Thank you for posting this tip! Peeing makes me want to cry!

[@PacificMidwest]

@@JddB229 I was amazed at how relieved I was! I read about it on some mommy blog. I had also read about peeing standing up in the shower, but that didnt help at all and I still cried pretty much every pee 😪 but once I tried "butt up" over the toilet no more tears. Hope you recover quickly mama! 🤗

[@glambygabbydetroit]

I found the same thing!!

[@NadiaSeesIt]

That's what the squeeze bottle is for, too! You squeeze water onto the area as you pee and it dilutes the sting

[@Ladymadonna007]

I m 58 years old. Pee in the tub after having a baby

[@MyAnuraga]

I had a c-sec with my first baby 2 and half years ago. And two weeks ago i delivered my 2nd baby with unmedicated Vbac. And all thanks goes to you Bridget! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@nusrattani669]

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[@b2h316]

I really like the slight change of pace in this video. It feels really real and down-to-earth and just super genuine

[@LilEagle2015]

I clicked on this cuz I’ve been getting nervous about postpartum and then the last thing you said reminded me that there is so much good happening in the midst of the tiredness. Thank you so much for this video. 🥲

[@PollyWannaCracker21]

Thank you thank you thank you! I am prepping for postpartum and this is soooo helpful!

[@lanimac8285]

Your amazing love the information that you provide within your videos!!

[@maggiemehringer7785]

Thank you for this video!

[@npl4295]

Great video. Lots of useful details. Thanks

[@tpham7632]

The hospital gives you everything you need. No need to purchase unless you run out. You could ask for more supplies from the hospital. I had first degree tearing and not sure why but the after pain wasn't so bad. Ibuprofen helped with cramps. Active labor lasted two hrs for me. I did not even have time for epidural since my water broke and cervix started dilating at super speed. The after pains was nothing compared to labor.

[@newt1834]

One thing I love about midwife clinics is they do their best to avoid giving you a tear, they are not in a hurry, they guide the vagina with their hands. God bless them. I want no doctors. I suffer from constipation without giving birth, I cried for my grandmother the last time, but this time I’m prepared, so help me God.

[@daughterofzion3884]

This is such a great channel. ❤ subbed

[@megnewport6876]

I love you! You are so sweet and calming! :)

[@lululunatic]

Thank you, all you explain is very useful. The breastfeeding contractions is something I found out on my own too. I think is also useful to know that the first day the milk comes, after three days of giving birth or so, your body reacts raising the temperature. My mother had told me this, but I didn’t realize why I was feeling so hot at first.

[@amandas8510]

Thanks so much for your insight! And your extra tips- I didn’t know about the extra breastfeeding bits either! I’m due in 5.5 weeks.... my husband keeps asking if I’m nervous about the labor. That doesn’t get me like the unknowns of post partum does- especially breast feeding. Thanks for your advice! Love your last point too!!!! The love... can’t wait to experience this love 💝

[@lilcherryontop01]

One thing I wanna add to post partum recovery is that if you have a UTI or think you do or a yeast infection MAKE SURE YOU GET TREATED BEFORE HAND. I have a very bad UTI and I didn't have a way back to the doctor so I had to take Azo cranberry garlic all of it DID NOT WORK. and I couldn't breast feed u til 2 days after I got done with the medicine and now she has nipple confusion. Also I got a yeast infection during all of this and it itches so bad I wanna rub it on the concrete. You can't do anything about it at all. On top of all that the hemorrhoids. OMG the hemorrhoids. Make sure you have preparation h ready bc even using the bathroom and your stool being soft when you got 2 big hemorrhoids with stitches it is NOTTT FUN. other than that everything is so sensitive down there make sure you take some scissors and trim the hair down there around the top because if you don't your happy spot won't be so happy it'll get swollen and hurt real bad from the hair poking it😅 😢 that is my best advice I can give anyone

[@ilove2929]

Thanks! Would be nice to see the stuff tho... like the nipple pads, i thinm there are plenty out there ---like which are the on u talked about

[@ashleyperkins2711]

Thank you for making this video. I just attended a breastfeeding class and the lady who has been teaching it for years said that we could also rub a little breast milk on our niples after the feeding and let it air dry to help as well with the dryness, soreness and cracking.

[@rachelleannevillahermosa1041]

My midwife told me this too :) I had a cracked right nipple in the beginning (and boy was it painful!) as my baby and I were both ill post delivery but with nipple cream and breast milk on the affected nipple, I was able to heal and am able to breastfeed shortly after :)

[@ashleyperkins2711]

@@rachelleannevillahermosa1041 glad you were able to heal ❤

[@karenmeza644]

What are your thoughts on placenta encapsulation? Does it help speed up postpartum recovery?

[@inti2045]

Me sorprende todas las cosas que les regalan en el hospital, también que sea todo desechable, que poco ecológico! Pero de todas formas muchas gracias! Varias cosas que no sabía!

[@mitzyannalee3942]

Si, aquí en los estados unidos todo hacen desechable. Pero lo bueno que hay varias cosas que uno puede usar para no crear tanta basura después de irse del hospital.

[@tolleri90]

So the famous, miraculous mesh panties... I got an allergic reaction to those. Just thought you should know it's a possibility, I didn't. 😅

[@santran9602]

Is there a video on what happened or what to expect regarding baby care after home birth

[@beverlylee6357]

Will a bidet that has a front setting work instead of a spray bottle?

[@kels4754]

Men are sooooooo lucky!!!!

[@ridayousufzai7992]

This is my 1st time commenting on your channel, I am very moved by you soar voice and body in this video, that is quite visible. Was this your week after postpartum?

[@ElderQueen]

I'm 33 weeks now with my first child and nobody, I repeat NOBODY told me about the feeding contractions! My mom never had any milk so she doesn't have any feeding experience. I bet even she's gonna get mortified 😅

[@kylennpetersen4407]

Just the moment after birth and before breastfeeding the cramping is intense. I finally cracked on my meds and took a Tylenol for the cramping...

[@annisafoster1950]

Postpartum doulas will also be a HUGE help in this time of transition with a newborn! Whether it be the firstborn, or the 5th...it doesn't matter. Postpartum doulas will be there to support any decision you make as a family, and will educate you on anything you may be unfamiliar with!😁

[@BridgetTeyler]

Yes!! Did you have a postpartum doula? Or are you a postpartum doula yourself?

[@annisafoster1950]

@@BridgetTeyler I'm a postpartum doula!😊

[@lykakinchen7601]

What face cream do you use?

[@playmeagain]

what do you think about them banning husbands from hospitals now? also our hospitals will never provide anything apart from the bed so im preparing to buy everything and take it home and to the hospital.

[@mmomj83]

Thank you for this and all your videos, Bridget! I've been studying your channel for months now :) I have two weeks left and the weirdest questions pop up in my head like what's the protocol after breastfeeding? Should I clean the breast? Waterwipes? Or water? Then apply nipple cream?

[@svb7351]

I've been thinking the same! I know we should put nipple balm and or cream to help healing and soothing, but do we wash it off before each feeding? That's a lot of reapplying and washing for how much a newborn feeds.lol

[@danielat1420]

the most important thing is to make sure they are dry and are wearing nursing bras or clothing that allows the skin of your nipple/breast to breath, this prevents bacteria from causing an infection because they like warm moist environments so keeping the nipples dry is super important. You don’t have to wash after every feed, but if it feels gross from baby drool or milk wipe off and then dry off. Hope this helps a bit 🙂

[@joliemartinezbrenis5114]

I bled for 7 weeks after giving birth. Also 14 weeks post partum and haven't had a period yet.

[@kylennpetersen4407]

My first baby had me bleeding for a long time. My second as well due to a complication that had me well bed ridden... It's important to move around while healing. I am two weeks postpartum now and have never bled less. It's very like a light period at this point.

[@gerbearunit]

Shepherds purse tincture right after giving birth is great for bleeding. I got the 1oz

[@alishapotts6423]

I'm expecting our 3rd baby, due the 30th of December. My husband has expressed that he really dislikes the first month and I wondered if you had any suggestions on how to improve the postpartum experience for our husbands and care for them too. It's a huge change for the papa too.

[@Rooskwa]

what is it that makes the first month worse?

[@brandywebb5723]

Your husband just sounds like an ass

[@margaretcomeau7660]

I know this comment is over a year old, but still I want to comment for any fellow mamas that are thinking about this--it is a hard time for dads too! Even a good dad that gives mom all the attention she needs and deserves will feel stressed and unsure during that first month, especially when he doesn't know how to help or just can't. Better to address those feelings than ignore them or tell dad that his feelings don't matter. Talking to each other, trying to take quality time together when possible, asking for someone to come over so both mom and dad can get some sleep all help! Thanks for sharing something that people don't often talk about, would love to see Bridget share some tips on this :)

[@alishapotts6423]

@@margaretcomeau7660 I agree! Dads matter too! A new baby is an upheaval of their whole lives too.

[@margaretcomeau7660]

@@brandywebb5723 It's pretty common for both parents to feel stressed during postpartum--we don't know whether or not this dad was respectful in the way he expressed his difficulties. It sounds like it was at least addressed and talked about. Better to be honest about those feelings than to pretend they don't exist and have them cause tension later on.

[@asgr3970]

”Bleeding for 3 weeks”. Try 10 😩

[@mandalynn1384]

3 weeks hah. Bright red bleeding and clots for 3 months Never had contractions from breast feeding. But never produced more than a few ml of colostrum per day either. Saw 3 lactation consultants, and was told that not having milk at 5 weeks was normal and I just needed to try harder. Because feeding for an hour, pumping for 30, resting for 30, repeat, wasn't trying hard enough. Listening to lactation consultants almost killed my baby

[@Johnrider1234]

We just had a premee boy. I delivered him in ultrasound at the hospital feet first

[@daniellebeck8322]

Yes, the burn in my boobs when my milk lets down for the baby to nurse is real. It's very uncomfortable but my husband thinks it's hot and it turns him on, which makes me laugh, so it's fine.

[@srock7967]

I do like this video, but the term “flush out the blood” is a little misleading to new moms. As a birth educator & doula, I wish that wording wasn’t used as it can cause moms to think that they need to flush out things from the vagina. That can be very dangerous. Nothing should go into the vagina during the postpartum phase and as always, the vagina is like a “self cleaning oven”. The peri bottle or sprayer you mention is for diluting urine as it flows out to prevent the acidity from causing extra pain while the vagina & perineum may be raw/sore. If you are able to edit, then I can share this with my remote students! 🤗

[@siriehtstudio]

The 3 weeks of bleeding afterwards is what Im most afraid of, Im afraid Im going to have constant panic attacks from that happening 🥺

[@KT-rk6fn]

The bleeding will slow down it won't be so much eventually so it won't be so alarming

[@bewhoyouare3182]

This is all great info summarized in one video, however the number of times you used “like” in this video is distracting…

[@kylennpetersen4407]

This is great feedback. My first rule in public speaking class. Uh um like are lava

[@hattekid]

Oh no, I haven't noticed it until you mentioned. Now I cannot ignore it 🙈

[@NadiaSeesIt]

Rude and unnecessary. You are free to watch someone else's video if it bothers you. Poor woman is still exhausted from birth... I hope you've grown since this comment

[@lisaa2104]

@@NadiaSeesIt agree!

[@grylille]

Hey, thanks for the tips here! I value the information you're sharing; however, I want to give some constructive criticism here: do you realise how many times you use the word "like" (often incorrectly or inappropriately)? I understand it's quite common for many young Americans to do so, but please, if you want to have a serious KZbin channel where you share good information about something as important as pregnancy, birth and everything related to that, you really need to become aware of your language and work on articulating yourself in a more precise, correct manner. I love everything else about you from what I see here, so it is just so annoying hearing "like" all the time. Keep up the good work, mama!

[@hisloveiseternal1]

Are you a type 1 or 8 on the enneagram? Just curious :)

[@izatrzepki]

I am not from the states and I havent even noticed. I don't think it makes the channel not serious enough. It is not the evening news she is giving us so I think that colloquial language is not inappropriate.

[@Rkatarina1]

I think she articulates perfectly and professionally.. shes extremely helpful and her youtube channel has been my favorite throughout my pregnancy..

[@leenaparsons9876]

grylille looks like she already has a serious KZbin channel... just saying. I know we all have pet peeves but yeah

[@s.a.w5493]

I know this is a year old, but I wonder if you have any regrets rereading your comment and maybe want to change anything. This isn't only an informative video, it's also about her personal postpartum experience. How would you feel if so soon after giving birth you put the effort into filming something like this; you were concerned about those who may be going through something similar to yourself; and in response you got condescending critique of your natural vocal tics? You pay so much attention to someone else's language usage, but everything else goes over your head. Don't you hear the exhaustion in her voice? See her sitting on the floor? Maybe a more casual speech pattern... no. no, it must be because she is unprofessional and only you can save her from herself! I'm 40 weeks pregnant and these videos have been indescribably helpful. Her manner perfect.

[@audrianna9682]

The amount of times you say "umm", it's about every 5th word.