by Dr. Haggerty | Oct 4, 2024 | Sh** No One Warns You About: Postpartum Edition
Let’s clear the air about something that’s often shrouded in unrealistic expectations: the instant bond with your baby. Society tells us that the moment we meet our newborn, we should be overwhelmed with love. But here’s the truth—this isn’t the reality for many new...
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...
