321: Three Babies Later: My 13 BEST Tips For the Postpartum Season

In today’s episode, I’m wrapping up my birth series with something I’ve been so excited to share — my best postpartum advice (after three very different experiences). I’m currently three months postpartum with baby Sofia, and after walking through this season three times now, I’ve learned so much about what truly matters, and what doesn’t, in those early months after birth.

Instead of focusing just on recovery or baby care, this episode is all about the real-life side of postpartum — how to rest, ask for help, nurture your body, and actually enjoy this fleeting season. I’m sharing 13 pieces of advice that go beyond the typical “sleep when the baby sleeps” kind of tips — from taking the rest your body is inviting you into, to embracing freezer meals, saying yes to help, getting ready for the day (even a little bit!), how to make meal times easier, and finding rhythms that actually make you feel like yourself again.

Whether you’re a first-time mom or welcoming your third (or beyond!), my hope is that this episode reminds you that every postpartum journey is unique. I’m also sharing encouragement for my fellow business owners on planning a real maternity leave and giving yourself permission to rest because your business will still be there when you’re ready.

Links Mentioned:

- Read the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/321

- If you missed the earlier parts of this series, you can go back to listen to:

• Episode 318: My Pregnancy + Home Birth Plans
• Episode 319: Sofia’s Home Birth Story
• Episode 320: Your Birth Questions Answered

- My best home birth and VBAC resources: elizabethmccravy.com/birth

- Colin’s birth story: Episode 148

- Ethan’s birth story: Episode 265

- Maternity Leave Prep Episodes: Episodes 139, 276

- BTS of my maternity leaves with Colin and Ethan: Episodes 158, 277, 278

- Shop our Showit Website Templates (use code BBPODCAST for 10% off!): https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop

- Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/

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