The postpartum advice you need to hear with Naturopath & Doula Alexi Hogan

Have you ever felt confused by the myriad of advice out there for new mothers and just want to hear the raw truth about life after birth from someone who has been through it all? Meet Alexi Hogan, superstar doula and qualified naturopath! Alexi's path to motherhood wasn't linear by any means and in this episode of the podcast, she tells us all about her fertility journey and how instrumental her own doula was in her postpartum care. So grab a box of tissues and a notepad and pen and dive in!  In this episode, Jacinta and Lexi discuss:  1:50 - Lexi's amazing fertility journey. 18:40 - Factors affecting fertility in the modern world. 23:15 - What do new mothers need to consider in the postpartum period?  29:52 - What does a relationship between a new mother and a doula look like?  34:28 - Who should be in your postpartum healthcare team?  35:55 - Lexi's experience with home birthing and water birth. 44:45 - "Meal trains" and other absolute gems to have in your postpartum toolbox.  47:30 - The importance of preparing for breastfeeding before birth and practical tips for optimising this time for you and your baby. 59:10 - Foods and medicinal herbs to enhance breast milk production.  01:01:00 - Practical tips for postpartum constipation and optimising the diet.  You can learn more about Alexi and her practice here: Instagram: @Alexi_nicola_doula References: Meal Train: https://www.mealtrain.com/ Haakaa Colostrum Collector Set: https://www.haakaa.co.nz/products/silicone-colostrum-collector Australian Breastfeeding Association: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ Qiara Breastfeeding Probiotic: https://www.qiara.com.au/qiara-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding/ Silverette Nursing Cups: https://silveretteaustralia.com/collections/all-silveretteaustralia-c/products/silverette-nursing-cups Postnatal Depletion Cure: The postnatal depletion cure Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/