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Diastasis recti (ab separation) scares the life out of new momsâand most never get a proper exam.
In this raw, research-packed episode, Dr. Natalie Forsell explains:
What diastasis recti really is (and how it differs from a hernia).Why your 6-week check rarely covers itâand what a real assessment looks like.The âsoda-canâ pressure analogy that connects ab separation to leaking, prolapse, and back pain.How to self-measure your gap and decide if you need targeted rehab. Exactly how to breathe, brace, and move so you heal instead of aggravate.A sneak peek into Natalieâs 4-phase Postpartum Recovery Program for moms ready to reclaim their coreâand their confidence.Resources & Links:
Apply to the Postpartum Recovery Program â newnativecoaching.com
DM Natalie your questions â IG @drnatalieforsell
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Letâs talk about the thing no oneâs saying out loud â postpartum sex can feel like a battlefield.
But here's the truth: painful sex after birth may be common, but it is not normal. In this spicy episode, weâre diving deep into:
đ„ Why your body might be saying âno,â and how to get it to say âhell yesâ again
đ„ The most common reasons sex hurts after baby â and how to fix it
đ„ Rewriting the script on pleasure, desire, and feeling sexy in your new skin
đ„ How to advocate for your healing (even when your provider is dismissive) Whether youâre avoiding intimacy, faking it, or just wondering when things will feel good again â this episode is for YOU.
đ Tune in now and start your journey back to pleasure â because mama, you deserve it.
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In this episode of Coach the Mother, Dr. Natalie Forsell, pelvic floor PT and postpartum recovery coach, unpacks one of the most asked questions from new moms:
"How soon can I start exercising after giving birth?"
She dives deep into what âexerciseâ really means postpartum, why that 6-week clearance is NOT a green light for everything, and how you can safely begin moving your body to support healingâfrom day 1.
Expect real talk, raw truths, and actionable tips to reclaim your strength without the overwhelm.
đLearn more about the complete healing roadmap with Dr. Natalie inside the Postpartum Recovery Program and apply today! https://www.newnativecoaching.com/
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âšVisit www.newnativecoaching.com to learn about the Postpartum Recovery Program and apply today! âš
Forget what youâve been told about â6 weeks and youâre good.â In this powerful episode, weâre rewriting the script on postpartum recoveryâbreaking down what it really looks like, what it isnât, and why every woman, OB, doula, midwife, partner, and mama needs to hear this.
Postpartum isnât a checkbox. Itâs a months-long journey of reconnecting with your body, reclaiming your strength, and understanding the real phases of healing that no one is talking about. Share this episode with every mom you know, because too many of us are left in the dark.
Itâs time we bring postpartum recovery into the lightâfor every mama out there.
Astronaut Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8584355/
Bedrest Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8325614/
Recovery Timeline Graphic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n_fHLPMXnEjpN29tU5-CuG9DOS6qkeKj/view?usp=sharing
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đ» Learn more & apply to the Postpartum Recovery Program Why the 6-Week Checkup Fails Us â Part 3: Rituals, Wisdom & Rebuilding the Village
In this final part of the series, Dr. Natalie Forsell dives into: Her own story of early postpartum isolation Global cultural traditions that actually support healing moms The generational gaps in pelvic floor knowledge and care How to begin rebuilding your own support system Plus, what to do if youâre âlate to the gameâ on healing.
The Fourth Trimester- Kimberly Ann Johnson
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âš Learn more about the program: www.newnativecoaching.com
America leads the developed world in maternal mortalityâand 80% of those deaths are preventable. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Natalie Forsell unpacks the crisis in postpartum care: from sad stats and global comparisons to the painful reality that less than 3% of women get pelvic floor PT after birth. She shares how other countries like France, Belgium, and China actually prioritize mothersâ healing, and why the American system leaves moms slipping through the cracks. If you've ever walked out of a 6-week checkup with more questions than answers, this episode is for you. Learn how real healing starts beyond the stirrupsâand how Natalieâs virtual Postpartum Recovery Program fills the gap modern moms desperately need.
đ Articles referenced:
Commonwealth Fund Report: https://www.commonwealthfund.orgStatPearls/National Library of Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555891/ -
In this episode, Dr. Natalie Forsell kicks off a raw and revealing 3-part series on the gaping holes in our postpartum healthcare system. Youâll hear about the cultural shift from home to hospital birth, the origins of the six-week checkup, and why moms in the U.S. are still being failed by outdated models of care.
This isnât about blaming OBsâitâs about understanding the system, reclaiming our stories, and demanding better.
Referenced articles & resources:
đ NIH: Research Issues in the Assessment of Birth Settings
đ The New York Maternal Mortality Study (1930-1932)
đ CDC Report on U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates
Explore more support at www.newnativecoaching.com
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Ep 2: What Is Postpartum, Really? Debunking the 6-Week Myth
Is postpartum just six weeks? Or is it something so much more expansiveâphysically, emotionally, and spiritually?
In this episode of Coach the Mother, Dr. Natalie Forsell breaks down what âpostpartumâ actually means through the lens of clinical definitions, personal experience, and real-life recovery timelines. Weâll explore how medical authorities like the Cleveland Clinic, WHO, and ACOG define itâand why those definitions are long overdue for a rewrite.
Whether youâre six weeks, six months, or six years postpartum, this episode will validate what youâre feeling and help you see your healing journey through a new lens. Because postpartum isnât a timelineâitâs a transformation.
Referenced Articles:
Cleveland Clinic: What is the Postpartum Period?WHO: Postnatal Care OverviewACOG: Optimizing Postpartum CareAAFP: The Fourth Trimesterđ Learn more about the Complete Postpartum Recovery Program here
Follow @drnatalieforsell on Instagram
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The Story Behind New Native Coaching
In this first episode of Coach the Mother, Dr. Natalie Forsell shares her raw, winding, deeply personal journeyâfrom childhood bladder issues and pelvic floor revelations to profound loss, motherhood, and building the postpartum recovery program she wishes she had. This is where the mission began.Ready to heal with guidance that meets your real life?
Apply for the Complete Postpartum Recovery Program â www.newnativecoaching.com
Follow Dr. Natalie on Instagram at @drnatalieforsell
