Why I Advocate for Better Postpartum Care

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Postpartum Leave a Comment

Many of you know that I am a postpartum care advocate. (Yeah, I’ve only been talking about it since the birth of my son 4 years ago!) It was through my experiences as a doctor and a mother that I came to recognize the lack of care provided to new mothers. Before I ever had my son, I spent time …

Holistic Pelvic Care for Postpartum Recovery

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Postpartum Leave a Comment

Can holistic pelvic care for postpartum recovery help new moms thrive? Any woman who has been through childbirth can tell you that what the pelvic floor goes through is nothing short of a heroic feat. The muscles, connective tissue, nerves and blood vessels all have to make way for a whole person to pass through. Although it may be a …