The Postpartum Check-In: What's Normal, What's Not, and How to Advocate for the Care You Deserve - Paperback

by Alexandra MacKillop (Author)

Nothing changes your life--and mind, body, and emotions--like new motherhood. But there comes a point when fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, hair loss, weight gain, and other notorious postpartum symptoms no longer fall under the category of "normal" and instead signal a deeper health issue. Many common postpartum symptoms are exactly the same as those of chronic health conditions that can be triggered by pregnancy and childbirth. But how do you know when it's time to seek help?

As a mother and functional medicine doctor specializing in women's health and hormones, Dr. Alexandra MacKillop wants to empower you to take control of your health after childbirth. The Postpartum Check-In is designed to help you
- decipher your symptoms and identify potential diagnoses
- trust your gut and avoid explaining away warning signs
- advocate for yourself when speaking to your physician
- understand natural, alternative, and holistic treatment options
- choose the smartest, safest way forward toward the restoration of your health

Don't suffer in silence. Backed by the most up-to-date research studies available, The Postpartum Check-In is your trustworthy guide to reclaiming your mind, body, and emotions after having a baby.

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The new mom's guide to recognizing what is and isn't normal after childbirth

New motherhood changes everything--your body, your brain, your emotions. But there comes a point when fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, hair loss, weight gain, and other notorious postpartum symptoms no longer fall under the category of "normal" and instead signal a deeper health issue. Many common postpartum symptoms are exactly the same as those of chronic health conditions that can be triggered by pregnancy and childbirth. So how do you know when it's time to seek help?

As a functional medicine doctor specializing in women's health and hormones--and a mother herself--Dr. Alexandra MacKillop knows how often postpartum struggles go unrecognized, undertreated, or dismissed. The Postpartum Check-In is designed to change that. She helps you:
● Decipher your symptoms and identify potential diagnoses
● Trust your instincts and stop explaining away warning signs
● Advocate for yourself when speaking to your physician
● Understand natural, alternative, and holistic treatment options
● Choose the smartest, safest path toward restoring your health

Backed by the most current research available, The Postpartum Check-In is your trustworthy guide to reclaiming your mind, body, and well-being after having a baby. You deserve real answers--and real care.

Author Biography

Dr. Alexandra MacKillop is a functional medicine doctor, author, and speaker. Her Substack newsletter focuses on women's health topics, and she sees patients both in person in Chicago and virtually throughout the Midwest. She lectures regularly on functional medicine and nutrition topics. Her work has appeared on (in)courage, RELEVANT magazine, as well as in language and scientific journals including Claritas Journal of Language and Culture. Dr. MacKillop has two children and lives in Chicago with her family.