
Healing, Posture, and Non-Toxic Support
From The Postpartum Standard by Toni Toomey
January 16, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 1 · Episode 4
About this episode
This episode discusses postpartum recovery, the importance of maternal wellness, and the need for better products for new mothers.
Postpartum recovery is real, and too often, it’s overlooked. In this episode of The Postpartum Standard, I’m joined by Danielle Zamarelli, a CRNA turned founder of Tush Present, to talk about what actually happens to the body during pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester, and why so many of the products handed to new moms fall short. Danielle shares how a painful postpartum experience, and a truly terrible hospital donut cushion, sparked the idea for a better solution. We talk about posture, pain management after vaginal and C-section births, breastfeeding ergonomics, and why non-toxic materials matter, especially during healing. This conversation goes beyond products. It’s about raising the bar for maternal wellness, choosing prevention over quick fixes, and building mission-driven businesses that prioritize women’s health, even when it’s harder and more expensive to do so. If you’re pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, or simply care about better standards for mothers, this episode is for you. Resources & Mentions – Tush Present: https://thetushpresent.com/ – Follow Danielle: @thetushpresent | @danzamfiguresitout on TikTok | @dzamarelli on Instagram
People in this episode
Host: Toni Toomey
Guest: Danielle Zamarelli
Topics covered
- postpartum recovery
- maternal wellness
- pain management
- breastfeeding ergonomics
- non-toxic materials
Keywords
- postpartum
- maternal health
- pain management
- breastfeeding
- non-toxic products
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tush Present
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