Our Postpartum Village

06/16/2026

Since last week I posted about newborn p**p, I thought this week it is the 1st p**p postpartum's turn!

Honestly, that first one can be a bit intimidating!

But preparing ahead of time can help!

Pelvic floor therapy before birth will teach you how to relax those muscles, and that is what you need for giving birth as well as p**ping. Pushing is tighting those muscles, making it harder for baby or p**p to come out, so we don't want to do that. We want to relax and breath through it.

Having a squatty potty or some type of stool to put your feet on can help get you in a more ideal position.

Make sure to be eating fiber! Fiber is harder on the tummy to breakdown, especially since your digestive system has slowed down so your body can recover, but that doesn't mean not to eat it! Have cooked fruits and vegetables. Also, consult with your doctor about over-the-counter medication and supplements.

Staying hydrated and gentle movement can also help to not get constipated as well as make that 1st p**p more comfortable.

06/16/2026

It was so good to meet you two and get to know your practice better! Thanks for having me in your cozy and relaxing office!

If you are looking for a chiropractor near Costco that is trained in pregnancy, postpartum, and babies, check out Harvey Family Chiropractic and Wellness . Their office has such a serene feeling.

Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting Carrie, a postpartum doula and the owner of Our Postpartum Village. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn more about her work, and celebrate the support she provides to families during such an important season.

Carrie offers postpartum support services including lactation support, sleep support, newborn care support and resources, postpartum mental health screening, postpartum planning, and reiki. Her mission aligns beautifully with what we do at Harvey Family Chiropractic, where we care for pregnant and postpartum moms, newborns, and growing families.

We love connecting with other professionals who are passionate about supporting families in a more holistic way. Building relationships like this helps strengthen the network of care available to our community.

06/15/2026

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06/15/2026

Our Postpartum Village is all about supporting you in gathering, having the conversations needed, and adding to your postpartum village as needed.

My goal is to help set you up so you have the support and resources you need long term; not just to come in your home for a few weeks and help with some things around the house.

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06/12/2026

We are looking forward to the DONA Summit!!

06/11/2026

So don't worry when the first p**p is black and tar-y.
That is totally normal! It's called meconium.

Then, usually, by 2-3 days, it'll be a greenish color.

For exclusively breastfed babies, it turns a mustard color that is kind of seedy after that.

For formula-fed or mixwd-fed, the p**p is more of a brown color after the first few days.

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06/10/2026

This mindset has gotten me through many things.

Remembering that witching hour just happens for a short season.

Feeding my baby every couple of hours is just a season.

Letting our bodies recuperate from birth is just a season.

Having our baby in our room is just a season.

It doesn't mean that season isn't hard, but it won't last forever.

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12/23/2025

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