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When we think of preparing for a new baby, most of the attention goes to work and tradition, but what about what’s going on after Birth?
Very often, parents are sent home with a newborn and very little support for their physical recovery, mental health and emotional well -being. And when things feel overwhelming, scary, or not how they were waiting, they wonder if something is wrong with them. But what I want to know new mothers is: Nothing is wrong with you. However, something is missing from the way we prepare families for childbirth and it is time to talk about it.
In this episode of Chick Chat, I sat with Nancy Di Nuzzo, its founder Anamav Postfaratal CareTo talk about the reality of postpartum recovery, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and what really seems to feel supported during one of the most intense transitions of life.
Who is Nancy Di Nuzzo?
Nancy di Nuzzo He is one after Doula childbirth, a new parents’ educator, perinatal mental health specialist and CPA. Yes, you read it right! She went from work to funding to become a fierce supporter of families after living through her own traumatic experience after childbirth. Now a mother two, Nancy is the founder of Anamav Postfaratal CareA practice dedicated to supporting families with Doula care, lactation support, treatment, sleep training and much more, both essentially and at home.
It brings not only her professional experience, but also the deep empathy and experience she lived in every discussion. Her mission? To help close the huge after -child care gap and make sure no parent feels that they should “pass it” on their own.
What did we talk about
This episode is a substantial hearing for every new parent, whether you wait for your first baby or already in the thick life after childbirth. Nancy collapses what many people wish They had met before they were born and shared practical tools to build a more supported, emotionally safe experience.
Here we covered:
1. What is really?
Nancy explains the various types of perinatal disorders of mood and anxiety, including postpartum depression, stress, OCD, psychosis and others. He shares how they can appear and what signs you will look for in yourself or your loved one.
2. Who is at risk – and why the repetition is real
If you have experienced anxiety, depression, or a PMAD in the past, your chances of passing again are higher. Nancy helps us understand why it is this and how to prepare with preventive mental health planning.
3. How birth affects recovery after childbirth
Our birth experiences material. Nancy shares how wounds, unfulfilled expectations or even difficult traditions can shape how we feel emotionally and physically later and why validation and information.
4. Why planning for childbirth is just as important (if not more) with preparation for birth
We spend months preparing work, but often they do not prepare for the reality of treatment, diet, sleep deprivation and identity changes during postpartum. Nancy walks us through what to think about and plan to prepare for life after childbirth.
5. Where to start if you feel overwhelmed
From choosing the right support team to identify a small step you can get today, Nancy offers some excellent tips and explains why it is necessary for mothers to prioritize their own needs and recovery.
6. How to get out of the mindset “just go through it”
Nancy shares what she would say to any mom who feels like she can’t ask for help or think that the competitor means he is not doing a good job. (Spoiler: is the opposite.)
7. The mentality shifts
When families receive real support, either from a doula after childbirth, therapist or community, they often realize that they should not be “stronger”. They just didn’t have to do it on their own. Nancy helps redefine power as support, not avoid it.
8. A small thing you can do today
Nancy leaves us with a practical, feasible advice to make childbirth feel even a little more supported, no matter where you are on your journey.
Final thoughts
After childbirth it doesn’t have to be something you just survive. With the right design, the right tools and the right support, it can be a time of treatment, welding and development. But begins with knowledge you Worth support – not just your baby.
Nancy’s insight is such a powerful reminder that your mental health is important. Your story matters. And how do you feel in this season matters. If you are young or waiting for a parent, I hope this conversation will help you feel, validate and encourage to build an experience after childbirth that is rooted in real care.
