Episode 58: The Importance of Postpartum Support in Motherhood with Kirsty Fernandes
In this episode I invited fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, Kirsty Fernandes on the podcast to share her passion for postpartum support during motherhood. Over the course of the episode we share our own postpartum experiences. Kirsty shares her own journey into what led her to working with mothers, and that the postpartum period extends for our entire lives once we have children.
We also discuss:
the differences in Western Culture and Traditional Cultures in supporting the Mother
How to go into the postpartum period feelings empowered
The positive impact of intergenerationals communitieis and support
How the medicalisation of birth is detrimental to the Mother and Baby
How it's never too late to recover from the immediate postpartum period
Setting boundaries with healthcare providers and loved ones
Plus so much more
Where to Find Kirsty:
Website: Honouring Mama
Instagram: @kirstyfernandeshonouringmama
Facebook: Kirsty Fernandes - Honouring Mama
Resources Mentioned:
Nurtured Postpartum Workshops with Kirsty
Aware Parenting books by Dr Aletha Solter
The Willingness Practice by Marion Rose PhD
ABOUT KIRSTY:
Kirsty is wife to Duane and Mama to a beautiful 6 year old daughter and gorgeous 4 year old son, Aware Parenting Coach, postpartum care provider, and passionate advocate for Mama and families getting the support they need and deserve throughout their fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting journey.