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Supporting New Moms: Key Strategies for Building Your Village
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What We're Talking About:
Join host Dena and her guests Jessica Hartley Woelkers & Keeley Bruner in a heartfelt conversation on the intricate journey of motherhood, focusing on the essential element of building a strong support system. From navigating the highs and lows to embracing the transformative experience of becoming a mother, they share personal anecdotes, insights, and actionable advice aimed at empowering new moms and those who support them.
*Join our FREE virtual Empowered Mamas Support Group! Now offered through June 18th 2024.*
About Our Guests:
Guests:
- Jessica Hartley Woelkers: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, mother, and founder of Kind Mom Inc. (@kind_mom). Jessica is an advocate for mothers' well-being, offers wisdom and perspective from her experiences as a mother and community organizer.
- Keeley Bruner: Postpartum Doula at Moon Muse Doula, Artist (Thea Press), and Mother, known for her artistic expression and work in creating supportive spaces for mothers.
What You'll Discover In this Episode:
Our hope is this episode will guide pregnant individuals, new moms, and their support networks in understanding the significance of a robust support system in motherhood. Through candid discussions and shared experiences, you will gain insights into the challenges and joys of the postpartum journey, while learning valuable strategies for building a supportive village to navigate this transformative phase of life.
Key Takeaways:
- The Importance of Community: Discover how organizations like Kind Mom, Moon Muse Doula, and initiatives like Fourth Trimester of Arizona Villages provide crucial support for mothers during the postpartum period.
- Supporting Mothers: Explore practical ways to support mothers, from donating to organizations like Kind Mom to creating spaces for artistic expression and connection.
- Finding Beauty in the Mess: Understand that the postpartum journey is messy and transformative, but it's also filled with moments of joy, connection, and growth.
Main Ideas:
- Trust Your Intuition: Recognize the importance of trusting your instincts as a new mother, as they often guide you in caring for yourself and your baby.
- Conceptualize Your Support System: Take time to consider what type of help you will need in the first few months postpartum, whether it's assistance with household chores, emotional support, or childcare.
- Identify Who to Ask for Help: Identify individuals in your community whom you can rely on for support, whether it's family members, friends, or professionals like doulas or lactation consultants.
- Learn How to Ask for Help: Practice asking for help when you need it, whether it's communicating your needs directly or accepting offers of assistance from others.
- Embrace the Season of Receiving: Acknowledge that the postpartum period is a time for receiving support from your community. It can be challenging to accept help, but allowing others to support you during this transformative time is essential for your well-being and adjustment to motherhood.
- Prepare Your Expectations: Understand that the postpartum period is a time of transition and adjustment, and it's normal to experience a range of emotions during this time.
- You Are Not Alone: Remember that the challenges you face as a new mother are common and part of the journey, and that many others have experienced similar feelings and obstacles. You are not alone in your experiences.
- Strengthen Your Community: Cultivate a sense of community by seeking out support from other mothers, whether it's through mother's groups, online forums, or local gatherings.
LINKS MENTIONED:
The Empowered First Year: Postpartum Prep Course
Join our FREE Empowered Mamas Virtual Support Group
Kind Mom / Instagram: @kind_mom
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