Even with all of the books, classes and advice, nothing can truly prepare you for the changes that come with motherhood. Those first postpartum months are overwhelming and joyous and exhausting and confusing and affirming, and most of the time we look back and wonder how it could have gone by so quickly. It’s a vulnerable time that can leave a lot of women feeling isolated.
So this week we’re pulling back the curtain on the fourth trimester and first year with your new human, cause when shit is hitting the fan, it’s good to know you’re not alone.
And believe it or not, we kind of *are* the experts on this! Cailyn is in the hot seat to give us her hard-earned wisdom after her first year as a new mom. Tune in as she spills the tea on all the highs and lows, from physical healing and mental health, to sleep cycles and relationship changes.
Join us as we chat about:
What’s going on down below after childbirth?
What’s the deal with sleep?
Hormones and your mental health
Cailyn’s top advice for new moms
How your relationships and marriage are affected
Cailyn’s biggest surprises in year one
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