What is so overwhelming about the first 6 weeks of parenting? Well, to be honest, a lot! But it doesn’t have to mean struggling 24/7. In this episode, we dive into the preparation for parental leave, the logistics of preparing for baby, and setting up care in the postpartum period.
To tackle this subject today on Yoga | Birth | Babies I have Jen Mayer. As a parent of 2, Jen understands the challenges families face in a system not designed to support them. She is the founder of Baby Caravan- a service she launched in 2013 to support parents through pregnancy and early parenthood with holistic doula matching. She also founded Fully Funded, where she works as a financial counselor, helping individuals and couples with a range of financial needs.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Jen and what inspired her to focus her career on supporting new parents through pregnancy and postpartum
- Why the first 6 weeks of postpartum feel so overwhelming for most new parents
- What’s happening physically and emotionally for the birthing person during postpartum
- Small but impactful ways that new parents can set themselves up for more ease during this time
- Realistic expectations for sleep in those early weeks, and how you can navigate it as a new parent
- What a strong support system looks like in the newborn stage, and who should be on your “team”
- Tips to help navigate visitors, advice, and expectations from others
- Things you can do before baby arrives to prepare for a smoother transition
- A message for those who are in the thick of it right now
- One final tip or piece of advice Jen would like to offer new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Jen:
Jen Mayer founded Baby Caravan in 2013 to help parents navigate the many decisions they face throughout pregnancy and new parenthood. A parent of two herself, Jen recognizes that our country is not set up to support families, so through her doula matching services she aims to provide families with holistic guidance and support. In addition to running Baby Caravan, she is a financial counselor and founder of Fully Funded, where she helps individuals and couples with a variety of financial projects. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two children, and two cats.
Connect with Jen:
Website: www.babycaravan.com
IG: @BabyCaravan
Check out similar Yoga| Birth| Babies episodes:
- Planning for Postpartum with Elaine Keller-Duemig, CNM
- Postpartum- The Things They Don’t Tell You About! with Tina Goldstein
- Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder and Postpartum Depression(PMAD): Exploring the Differences, Signs & Causes
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