Setting boundaries for labor and postpartum with Emily, Birth Doula
Birth and postpartum is a sacred space. Protecting your peace before, during, and after birth can make all the difference in the start of your motherhood journey. Emily, a Birth Doula from Colorado, joins me today to discuss what boundaries should be considered for labor and postpartum!
00:00 intro/Emily’s story
02:31 why do boundaries matter in birth and postpartum
05:00 boundaries in the weeks leading up to birth
08:29 boundaries during labor
12:30 boundaries in the weeks after birth
25:02 outro/Emily’s info
Emily's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/birthdoulaemily/?igsh=MTFiYW9hcmt5MDNlaA%3D%3D
Emily's website:
https://emilyhauptman.com/
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Protecting our children against s*xual abuse with Mel Watson, CSA survivor and former prison officer
Trigger warning: this episode contains stories and discussions about children being s*xually abused.
Mel Watson is a child s*xual abuse survivor and former prison officer who is using her Instagram platform to help spread awareness and education on s*xual abuse. She joins me today to discuss how we can protect our children from abuse and grooming, how child predators are treated in prison, and more!
00:00 intro/Mel’s story
02:51 how child predators are treated in prison
05:20 do predators deserve a second chance
06:23 what is grooming
09:10 forced affection from family members
10:56 sleepovers
13:17 early exposure to p*rnography
15:51 what to do if you have a bad feeling about a family member but your partner doesn’t see it
18:32 what’s the best way to protect our children against abuse
24:27 being a “helicopter parent”
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Navigating going low/no contact with your parents or in-laws
Is going low or no contact with your parents or in-laws a “trend”? How do you go about this? What if your partner doesn’t agree? We discuss all this and more today!
00:00 intro
02:30 how do you know it’s time
05:40 what if your partner is not on board
10:13 how to go about the conversation
11:34 dealing with the aftermath
13:24 outro and announcement
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Do women keep their kids away from their in-laws?
Article info:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/well/family/the-maternal-grandparent-advantage.html
00:00 Intro
01:52 in-laws tread lightly?
02:39 the maternal grandparent advantage
06:49 is the DIL the gatekeeper of the kids?
08:27 DIL keeping new baby away
11:20 sons “have to be loyal to their wives”
12:50 grandparents providing routine “care”
14:27 outro
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MIL thinks my baby is a toy, my mom wants to spank my child, and MORE! Ask Maddie
If you have an advice request, please email askmaddie@outlook.com! I do these episodes once a month :)
Story timestamps:
00:55 MIL thinks my baby is a toy
06:30 my mom wants to spank my toddler
12:43 pregnant and my mom won’t respect my boundaries
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Having a new baby in the family can be an exciting time for everyone! However, many women are struggling with navigating postpartum boundaries, difficult family dynamics, and feeling pressure for things they might not be ready for quite yet. This podcast was made to dive deep into these issues, and to validate new mom's feelings. Join me as we change the culture around postpartum!