In our 154th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the incredible Dr Oscar Serrallach. He is a functional GP and an expert in postnatal depletion, and we chat to him all about how to better prepare for the postnatal period.
Oscar talks about his struggle in finding resources and information about depletion and what women were going through!
What is ‘normal’ within the postpartum period?
How can we distinguish ‘normal’ postnatal fatigue versus postnatal depletion?
Is postnatal depletion like a spectrum? If you’ve got postnatal depletion, are you on your way to postnatal depression and/or anxiety?
Why something traumatic happing during your pregnancy could have a significant impact on a women’s fourth trimester
What are some things, at a societal, family, or individual level, that we can put into place to make a significant difference during the postpartum period?
How can we, in our very isolated homes and fast-paced lives, introduce some of these more traditional practices in a realistic way?
Is postpartum depletion worse in those women that stay at home versus those that go back to work?
Does vaginal birth or having a caesarean make a difference in postpartum depletion?
If we feel like we are depleted is there a test that we can do to confirm it?
Postpartum hair loss!! Why does it happen? Is there anything we can do to avoid and/or manage it? And is it linked to depletion?
Are there any supplements or nutrients women should take postpartum?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!

 
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Pro’s spending time with my children. Cons spending time with my children. No seriously I love the festive season as long as my kids have things to do and don’t tell me they’re bored every two minutes. 
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