The Postpartum Check-In: What's Normal, What's Not, and How to Advocate for the Care You Deserve (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780800748593)

Nothing changes your life--and mind, body, and emotions--like new motherhood. But there comes a point when fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, hair loss, weight gain, and other notorious postpartum symptoms no longer fall under the category of "normal" and instead signal a deeper health issue. Many common postpartum symptoms are exactly the same as those of chronic health conditions that can be triggered by pregnancy and childbirth. But how do you know when it's time to seek help?

As a mother and functional medicine doctor specializing in women's health and hormones, Dr. Alexandra MacKillop wants to empower you to take control of your health after childbirth. The Postpartum Check-In is designed to help you
- decipher your symptoms and identify potential diagnoses
- trust your gut and avoid explaining away warning signs
- advocate for yourself when speaking to your physician
- understand natural, alternative, and holistic treatment options
- choose the smartest, safest way forward toward the restoration of your health

Don't suffer in silence. Backed by the most up-to-date research studies available, The Postpartum Check-In is your trustworthy guide to reclaiming your mind, body, and emotions after having a baby.

Author: Alexandra MacKillop
ISBN-10: 080074859X
ISBN-13: 9780800748593
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
Language: English
Published: 10/13/2026
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback