Episode 32 - Create a smooth recovery from birth and pregnancy with Dr Andrea Loving

When we’re pregnant, we spend so much time preparing for birth. After birth, we expect some level of postpartum recovery, but what’s often overlooked is recovery from pregnancy itself.

Both recovery from birth and recovery after pregnancy are essential if we want to feel healthy, strong, and energized in motherhood.

The good news? Preparing during pregnancy can make postpartum recovery smoother. And if you didn’t have that support the first time around, it’s not too late. You can start supporting your healing now.

In this episode of the Wild and Well podcast, we dive into postpartum recovery, healing after pregnancy, and how to truly support your body in the transition into motherhood. I’m joined by Dr Andrea Loving, who helps new moms optimize their recovery and create a more supported, nourishing postpartum experience.

   Dr Andrea and I chat about: 

• The difference between recovery from pregnancy vs. recovery from birth
• Why postpartum recovery is critical for long-term health
• How long postpartum healing actually takes
• Why preparing during pregnancy supports a smoother recovery after birth
• What you can do during pregnancy to set yourself up for better recovery
• Key things every mom should know about healing after childbirth
• Simple, practical strategies to support faster and more complete recovery
• The role of nutrition in postpartum recovery
• How nutrients support healing, energy, and overall wellness
• The balance between strength and softness in birth and recovery preparation 

Dr. Andrea Loving D.O. is a physician, mom of two (soon to be three!) girls, and the creative force behind Sage Mother Co.- a company all about giving women the support, resources, and expert advice they need during the wild early years of motherhood. Drawing from her own experience of becoming a mother, and her clinical work with perinatal women and newborns, Andrea noticed a huge need for more access to reliable, comprehensive support for women in the early stages of motherhood. She teamed up with her best friend and pediatrician, Dr. Kristin Weidert, and together they launched Sage Mother Co., making it a go-to resource for women navigating this transformative phase of life.

Episode Links:

• Say hi to Dr Andrea on Instagram
• Check out Sage Mother Co
• Listen to the Sage Mother Podcast
• Join The Sage Circle: An expert-led community for mothers of littles
• Grab Dr Andrea’s freebie:7 Days of Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood 
• Say hello to me over on Instagram 
• Check out my books and program 

Wild and Well is a podcast dedicated to holistic health for moms, postpartum recovery, and pregnancy and postpartum wellness. We explore everything from functional health for women and gut health to nervous system regulation and motherhood burnout. Each episode offers practical tips for self-care for new moms, guidance on picky eating and parenting, and strategies to support your family’s natural kids’ health, so you can feel healthy, strong, and vital in motherhood.

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