Concerned about the hidden dangers postpartum women face, from chronic mental health issues to cardiometabolic conditions? In the face of a maternal healthcare crisis, where women's lives are increasingly at risk, knowledge becomes power. In POST, Dr. Emilie Wilson presents a groundbreaking guide that sheds light on a stark reality: maternal mortality rates are soaring, yet most of these deaths are preventable. Beyond the delivery room, postpartum women face a hidden danger: the risk of chronic mental health and cardiometabolic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome, haunting them long after childbirth. Dr. Wilson's book challenges the status quo by offering a solution: empowerment through education. With meticulous research and expert guidance, she navigates expectant mothers through the vital process of creating a Postpartum Self-Care Plan. This plan is not just a theoretical concept but a tangible lifeline, designed to safeguard both mental and cardiometabolic health. It's not merely a guide; it's a roadmap, outlining the research-backed diet and lifestyle steps crucial for optimal wellness. POST dismantles the misinformation jungle surrounding pregnancy and postpartum health. Dr. Wilson provides clear, evidence-based advice, ensuring that mothers-to-be can distinguish between the myths and the truth. More than a mere instructional manual, this book becomes a trusted companion, alerting women on when to seek medical help and whom to turn to for support, be it for a moment of respite or urgent healthcare needs. In this book, you will learn: The essential diet, exercise, sleep and stress reduction practices to safeguard her physical and mental wellness in pregnancy and postpartum. Common conditions in pregnancy and natural solutions to manage them. Common postpartum concerns and natural solutions to manage them. How her history of trauma or chronic stress may have impacted her mental and emotional wellness, and what to do about it in pregnancy for her health and her new baby's health. What to know about her postpartum time, including recommended medical visits and labs, when to seek additional care, contraception, returning to work, etc. With its empowering insights, you can focus on what truly matters: your health, and the precious bond with your new baby. Dive into POST, and let your journey to a healthier postpartum life begin.