News — postpartum

  The first six weeks after giving birth, often referred to as the postpartum period, is a time of immense change—both physically and emotionally. As your body heals and adjusts, you’ll experience a range of emotions, from joy and relief to exhaustion and vulnerability. Whether you’re a first-time mom or welcoming your second or third child, this guide will walk you through what to expect during the initial postpartum weeks and offer natural healing tips to support your recovery. Physical Changes in the First 6 Weeks 1. Vaginal or Cesarean Healing After childbirth, your body goes through an important period...

My name is Dr. Serena Rosa and I am the founder of The Postpartum Doctor and creator of the Postpartum of Ease Mentorship. Creating a community for postpartum healing has been the most rewarded parts of my career. I am grateful to be able to serve in this mission. 

Well… here it is. I’ve tried to start writing this blog about 365 times, give or take. Every single day I think about Evelyn’s birth and the events leading up to it. I think about all the false labor, the random pains (e.g. “lightning crotch” - enough said), how miserable I was that last week of pregnancy. Now that I’m on the other side of her first year earthside, all I want to remember is this: I. DID. IT. I set my mind to something and I did it. Not because I wanted to say I did it, but because...

The birth of my daughter really brought forth this incredible emotional strength and empowerment that I never experienced with my son. I feel so blessed I was able to have her MY way, and the way MY body intended. That day was so amazing... I'm still working on a blog post for that... Photo by Brittany Brooks Photographyat the San Antonio Birth Center Right after I had Evelyn, I thought back to my experience and had an urging to want to share that positive energy with others. I stumbled across an article on Unakite (the "childbearing" gemstone), and I fell into...