On this week's episode I'm talking to Sophie Messager, a doula and perinatal educator and healer, best known recently for her fantastic book 'Why Postnatal Recovery Matters'.   In this episode we cover Sophie's 4 pillars of postnatal recovery and talk at great length about each one and why they're so important. We covered: Postnatal recovery traditions around the world Why mums often blame themselves for feeling exhausted (when it's not their fault!) What's missing from our Western culture How visitors can be actually helpful in the early days The importance of bodywork in the first few days and weeks after giving birth - and why we don't need to wait for the 6 week check to have it done This ended up being a wide-ranging discussion and I particularly loved Sophie's tireless work to promote the importance of full, holistic postnatal recovery. I truly believe this is one of the key missing pieces in a joyful, happy motherhood and hope this episode can help plug the gap just a little bit. --- Busy Mum? Download my free 5-day Family Friendly Meal Plan and Prep Guide Soon to give birth? Download my Guide to Eating During Labour and Postnatal Healing Recipes e-Book Want more energy? Get my 7-day Mini Course straight to your inbox - for all mums whether you’re pregnant, recently given birth or running around after a toddler. Sign up for my newsletter and free downloads Follow me on Instagram #raisinghealthymothers Did you love this episode? Please leave a rating and review to help reach more people, and share it with a friend who needs it. The more mums we can reach the better!