
← The Mami Collective21 sept. · 32 min
What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself After Motherhood with Dr. Monica Medrano
<p>If you’re exhausted, foggy, overwhelmed or simply don’t feel like yourself after becoming a mom, you’ve probably been told it’s “just motherhood.” But when is it a normal adjustment and when is your body asking for more support?</p><p></p><p>Paulina sits down with board-certified family medicine physician and new mom Dr. Monica Medrano to discuss:</p><ul><li>How to know when “mom exhaustion” may be something more</li><li>Why women should trust themselves when something feels off</li><li>The role hormones, vitamins and lab work can play in how you feel</li><li>When resilience starts becoming self-neglect</li><li>Why moms need to stop treating their health as optional</li><li>How motherhood can change your ambition without diminishing it</li><li>The importance of support at home and in the workplace</li><li>What becoming a mother taught a doctor that medical school couldn’t<p></p></li></ul><p>Because you know your body better than anyone and “something feels off” is reason enough to start asking questions.</p>