Unexpected: A Postpartum Survival Guide

Erin Stevens MD

ISBN 10: 1634893190 / ISBN 13: 9781634893190

Published by Wise Ink Creative Publishing, 2020

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Synopsis:

Your postpartum body is a wonderland-as in Alice in Wonderland, where things can grow and shrink and become curiouser and curiouser.

We all know what goes into preparing for a baby, but how does a pregnant person prepare for what happens to their body and mind postpartum? Life after delivery is veiled in secrecy by cute little bows and animal-themed burp cloths, leaving people dangerously in the dark about which postpartum issues are normal or concerning. In Unexpected, OB/GYN Dr. Erin Stevens sets the record straight about what happens to postpartum bodies, no matter their gender identity, delivery outcome for themselves or the baby, or parenting status.

From vaginal stitches to your first postpartum poop, Stevens walks you through warning signs from your body, questions to ask a healthcare professional, and supplies to build your own home postpartum survival kit. With advice on topics including breastfeeding and formula-feeding, exercise, and sexual activity, as well as resources to support your mental health and other needs, Unexpected illuminates even the darkest secrets of what happens to people postpartum.

About the Author:

Erin Stevens, MD, is an OB/GYN physician in private practice in Minnesota. She is involved in legislative advocacy for reproductive health at a state and national level, and has penned a number of articles for patient education in local publications. She enjoys running, biking, karaoke, trivia, cribbage, playing piano, and spending time with her husband, Luke.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Unexpected: A Postpartum Survival Guide
Publisher: Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Lisa Troutman
Condition: Good