**Show Notes: Episode with Lauren Dragus**

In this episode, Lauren Dragus, founder of Meeting Mama, shares her journey in creating a supportive community for moms in Georgetown, Texas. She discusses the critical role of social interaction and support during the postpartum period, especially for moms who are new to an area. Lauren also reflects on her career transition from teaching to motherhood and entrepreneurship, sharing personal birth stories and the importance of letting go of control during labor.

Key topics include:

- The development and independence of children as they grow

- Parenting differences she observed as a teacher versus with her own children

- Challenges of adjusting to multiple children, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and grace

- The transition from zero to one child and from one to two children

- Available support systems for new moms

- Plans for creating a facilitated postpartum group to build a stronger community for moms

This conversation offers valuable insights into motherhood, the postpartum experience, and the joys and challenges of raising children.