For Lauren Felts, the path into postpartum care began with a desire to find meaningful work that could exist alongside motherhood. With a background in nutrition and a
A cesarean birth is a profound transition. It is the arrival of a baby, the beginning of parenthood, and, at the same time, a major abdominal surgery that
The first week after birth is unlike any other season in life. Everything has changed. A baby has arrived, but so has a new mother. The body is
For generations, postpartum care has lived in the margins of our healthcare systems. Families often spend months preparing for pregnancy and birth—choosing providers, creating birth plans, attending appointments,
Many postpartum caregivers enter their training programs eager to support new families through one of life's most transformative transitions. They learn about infant care, postpartum recovery, feeding support,
There comes a moment for many women on this path when the striving begins to loosen its grip. Not all at once. Not in a dramatic revelation. But
Caring for Birth Partners Experiencing Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders I walk into the home of one of my postpartum clients. Their baby is 10 days old, Mom
