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EP37. Honoring Postpartum as A Sacred Rite of Passage with Rebecca Cohen

EP37. Honoring Postpartum as A Sacred Rite of Passage with Rebecca Cohen

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 In this episode Rebecca Cohen, a postpartum support specialist, shares her extensive experiences, both personal and professional, surrounding postpartum care. Covering her journey through the births of five children, the lack of postpartum education even as a medical professional (OBGYN), and the ways societal expectations impact postpartum recovery, Rebecca emphasizes the importance of proper rest and support. The discussion includes traditional practices like closing of the bones, yoni steaming, and simple bodywork that anyone can perform, as well as the need for shifting societal perspectives to better honor postpartum mothers. We also touch on postpartum after a miscarriage or loss as it seems like society forgets that we're still postpartum if this is the journey we have walked. This episode is a profound dive into the essential aspects of postpartum healing and the cultural and personal shifts needed to support mothers. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:28 Rebecca's Personal Postpartum Journey 01:16 The Impact of Medical Training on Postpartum Care 03:04 The Struggles of Early Postpartum 04:37 Physical and Emotional Challenges 06:13 Learning About Pelvic Floor Health 16:25 The Turning Point: Holistic Pelvic Care 17:56 The Shift to Holistic Practices 22:13 The Importance of Postpartum Rest 23:10 The Role of Societal Expectations 39:20 Practical Advice for Postpartum Recovery 50:41 The Influence of Birth Experience on Postpartum 55:11 Understanding Patriarchy and Its Impact on Women 58:58 The Importance of Postpartum Care 59:09 Challenges of Medical Birth and Postpartum Anxiety 01:01:59 Traditional Postpartum Practices: Closing of the Bones 01:07:18 Yoni Steaming: Benefits and Misconceptions 01:26:56 Navigating Miscarriage and Postpartum Grief 01:45:42 Practical Postpartum Tips and Support 02:00:21 Herbal Remedies for Postpartum Recovery 02:05:44 Final Thoughts on Supporting Postpartum Women EPISODE LINKS REBECCA.
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