by Dr. Haggerty | Oct 1, 2024 | Sh** No One Warns You About: Postpartum Edition
So, you’ve just given birth and instead of basking in a magical newborn glow, you find yourself shaking like you’re naked in the middle of a Minnesota snowstorm—or perhaps like your bed is having its own mini-earthquake. Don’t worry; this is a common experience, and...
by Dr. Haggerty | Sep 24, 2024 | Sh** No One Warns You About: Postpartum Edition
When postpartum life hits, it might come with a surprise you didn’t expect: a tight-ass reality check! 🤪 Your pelvic floor, which you might have thought would be relaxed, can actually tighten up like a vault. This is especially true if you’ve experienced tears or...
by Dr. Haggerty | Sep 20, 2024 | Sh** No One Warns You About: Postpartum Edition
Cheers to you! You’ve just created a tiny human, and as a special bonus, you get the delightful gift of tailbone pain. Yup, that’s right—feels like you sat on a porcupine, doesn’t it? Welcome to the postpartum rewards program, where pushing a watermelon out of your...
by Dr. Haggerty | Sep 18, 2024 | Sh** No One Warns You About: Postpartum Edition
Let’s address a topic that can be quite intimidating after childbirth: that first postpartum bowel movement. It’s a moment that many find scary and vulnerable. You might worry about the sensation, feeling as if your organs might just fall into the toilet. Let’s go...
by Dr. Haggerty | Sep 17, 2024 | Sh** No One Warns You About: Postpartum Edition
Congratulations! You’ve just joined the exclusive postpartum club, and guess what? You’ve earned a special badge: postpartum hemorrhoids! 🎉 Not the most glamorous reward, but it’s a common part of the postpartum experience. Here’s the lowdown on why this happens and...
