In this episode, Kaitlyn and I talk about radical confidence throughout pregnancy and into motherhood. Kaitlyn’s journey with motherhood really drove her to restructure her priorities, and catapulted her into a new reality all together. Not only did she leave a toxic work environment, but she started her own business as a pre and postnatal movement specialist, and eventually, a birth doula. We’re also diving more into the overflow of information that bombards women as early as at conception, why doula services should never leave you feeling judged or ‘less than’ if you can’t achieve an unmedicated birth, the raw, rollercoaster of emotions that impacted Kaitlyn’s second pregnancy and birth experience, and more.

Kaitlyn is a Birth Doula, pre and postnatal movement specialist in the DC area, and a mom of 2 to Rhys and Betty. With over a decade worth of experience in the fitness industry under her belt, she was encouraged to become a doula by her clients who experienced birth traumas, both emotional and physical. Kaitlyn has also done a great deal of work as a women’s health advocate. Working with women and mothers blends her passions for empowering women to connect deeper to their bodies and build the confidence they deserve to be more autonomous and bold in all aspects of life. Across all of the hats she wears, she is on a mission to redefine motherhood and help women tap into the woman within the mother.

 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Kaitlyn’s journey into the pre and postnatal training space + how she works with her clients to help them truly understand what’s going on with their bodies
• The constant rules/expectations + overflow of information for women that starts as early as conception, and continues throughout pregnancy and into postpartum
• How Kaitlyn approaches doula services with her clients amongst the current doula narrative
• The best way for women to go about assembling their care team and providers during pregnancy, and feel empowered about the process and outcome 
• The importance of cultivating your confidence and intuition + creating a safe, sacred space for you and your baby to heal and flourish in postpartum

 

Connect with Kaitlyn:

• Follow on Instagram @kaitlyndinneh
• Check out her website

 

Connect with Sarah:

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