The Truth About Postpartum: What Every Mom Needs to Hear with Brittany Harris

Bringing home a new baby is often portrayed as one of life's happiest moments—but what happens after the visitors leave, the meals stop coming, and the reality of postpartum sets in?

In this episode of the MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Brittany Harris—wife, mom of five, and nurse practitioner—to have the honest conversation every parent needs to hear. Drawing from both her professional experience caring for women during the postpartum period and her own journey through motherhood, Brittany shares practical advice, reassurance, and hope for families navigating one of life's biggest transitions.

Together, they discuss what postpartum really looks like beyond the six-week checkup, including the physical recovery, emotional ups and downs, and mental health challenges that so many new moms experience—but few feel comfortable talking about.

They cover topics including:

• What the postpartum period really is—and why it lasts much longer than many people realize
• The difference between the "baby blues," postpartum depression, and postpartum anxiety
• Intrusive thoughts: why they're more common than you think and when to seek help
• Postpartum rage and the emotional overload many moms experience
• The realities of breastfeeding, hormones, weight changes, and body image
• Physical recovery after birth, sleep deprivation, nutrition, hydration, and returning to exercise
• How spouses, partners, grandparents, and friends can truly support a new mom
• Warning signs that it's time to reach out to a healthcare provider
• Why therapy, medication, support groups, and asking for help are signs of strength—not failure

Whether you're expecting your first baby, in the middle of postpartum recovery, or supporting someone who recently welcomed a child, this conversation is filled with compassion, expert guidance, and practical takeaways that every family can benefit from.

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend or loved one who could use the reminder that caring for moms is just as important as caring for babies.

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Mentioned in the podcast

Atomic Habits book by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 

Bilateral Music Stimulation Station (many to choose from on youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqMGI2WO2O0