Dr. Laura Williams: Understanding Postpartum Recovery

Published: Jan. 23, 2023, 10 a.m.

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In this episode, Founder of Hearth Healing, Laura Williams, talks about postpartum care after leaving the hospital.

Today, Laura talks about the harms of finding generalized information online, setting postpartum expectations, and optimizing care to the mother and the baby. What is the difference between common and normal occurrences in the postpartum period?

Hear about virtual postpartum healing, the outcomes of Laura\\u2019s virtual consulting, and get Laura\\u2019s advice to her younger self, all on today\\u2019s episode of The Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast.

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Key Takeaways

  • \\u201cThere isn\\u2019t a one-size-fits-all approach to recovery, and we need individualized information.\\u201d
  • \\u201cThe key that unlocks that resilience is knowledge.\\u201d
  • \\u201cThere should be an equal attention to both the baby and to the patient.\\u201d
  • \\u201cIt may not be life-threatening, but it can still threaten your quality of life.\\u201d
  • \\u201cGiving people knowledge can help them move forward in a meaningful way.\\u201d
  • \\u201cImposter syndrome is real but don\\u2019t take your knowledge for granted.\\u201d
  • \\u201cBe brave.\\u201d

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More about Laura Williams

Laura Williams is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Board-Certified Women\\u2019s Health Clinical Specialist. She lives and practices in Salida, CO, with her husband, 3-year-old daughter, and second child on the way.

Laura founded Hearth Healing, a 100% virtual postpartum healing service, in 2022, as a pelvic health consultant. Though not a substitute for in-person healthcare, postpartum healing consultation should be viewed as a vital way to bridge the gap in maternal care. People deserve information about how to improve symptoms that impact their quality of life after childbirth, without having to wait months, or feel limited by lack of childcare or transportation.

At Hearth, Laura provides individualized answers to postpartum healing questions, early healing strategies, self-management advice, and guidance on appropriate resources, products, and providers.

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Suggested Keywords

Healthy, Wealthy, Smart, Pelvic Health, Postpartum, Education, Knowledge, Virtual Care,

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