The Nesting Elm: Birth and Beyond

Join me on Substack as I explore maternal identity.
https://identitymaternal.substack.com/

A great book for new mamas and anyone supporting them!
https://www.amazon.com/Breastfeeding-Doesnt-Need-Suck-Nurture/dp/1433833840?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3kn2Mp9MShd6NAaPaVwC-h321aZPRawyalsRtrIDzeMQtB2ZEAHLn_XYE_aem_AXZzwiUuUhsthRZyoA5lvmLlcQNcFl_Sk6GNuXRc23dSQsuj3M1xxXsUjlZ_mVp8CJx8jAJKSkF9FJaBTmpb2SEG

Breastfeeding Doesn't Need to Suck: How to Nurture Your Baby and Your Mental Health (APA LifeTools Series) Breastfeeding Doesn't Need to Suck: How to Nurture Your Baby and Your Mental Health (APA LifeTools Series)

What advice would you offer new mamas? As we look toward Mother' day in just a few days, I'm reminded how important it is to build community around those who our society tends to forget. We love to celebrate a new pregnancy, but as soon as the baby arrives how do we offer our support as the family seeks new footing?

Spent time today talking to moms about their roles as professionals and mothers. One of the highlights of my job!

Truth! Women are not meant to labor or deliver on their backs. If you can, get up!

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Skin 2 skin ❤️

https://www.mother.ly/health-wellness/its-science/how-becoming-a-mom-changes-you/

Science confirms you are a different person after giving birth Research tells us that a lot of change happens when we choose to have babies, and that a mother is not the same person she was before having children.

https://www.facebook.com/100063691835414/posts/715281233938265/?mibextid=swFtfn

Here are my top suggestions for and 🌟

💎 An independent supports you in developing the skills to be actively involved in your based on your own individual preferences
💎 PT or OT and care in can support the body in achieving alignment and balance
💎 a will help you put all you learn in class into practice during your and a will help you focus on you and your baby and nothing else postpartum
💎 thinking about and planning for a is crucial - what kind of emotional support do you anticipate needing? What are your boundaries with well-meaning visitors? If partnered, how are you going to navigate the new dynamics of your relationship in a way that meets everyone’s needs? Check out .postpartumstrategist for some awesome opportunities to dive into this 👍🏼

Bring it back to these basics when doing your and you’ll be on the way to an 🥰🥰🥰

If you know an expecting couple, feel free to send them my way!

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