49. Postpartum Pains: The Weird Aches No One Warns You About (Wrist, Shoulder & Epidural Pain)

In this episode, I’m diving into some of the more unexpected postpartum pains I see all the time in my practice, like wrist, shoulder, and even epidural site pain. These are the things no one really warns you about, but they’re incredibly common once you’re in the thick of holding, feeding, and caring for your baby day in and day out.

I walk you through why these pains show up, from hormonal changes and joint instability to repetitive movements and posture, and what you can actually do to start feeling better. We talk simple adjustments, strengthening, and when to get extra support so you’re not just pushing through the pain, but actually addressing the root cause.

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