Team EBB's Chanté Perryman, Rikki Jenkins and Sara Ailshire are taking over the podcast to share their tips for transitioning home from the hospital and supporting new parents postpartum! Rikki, a seasoned childbirth educator, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Instructor Program Coordinator at EBB, stresses the importance of having a strong support system and being open about postpartum mental health. Sara, a Research Fellow at EBB, draws from cultural practices and her own journey into parenthood to discuss the importance of accepting help and cherishing special moments with a newborn. Together, with Chanté, Director of Programs at EBB, they remind us to celebrate the transition into parenthood and practice self-compassion during this transformative period.   Don't forget to sign up for the waitlist for the new EBB Pocket Guide to Newborn Procedures!    (00:04:59) New Beginnings: Homecoming Baby Celebration (00:11:15) Building a Strong Postpartum Support System (00:12:34) Postpartum Support through Meal Trains (00:13:36) Setting Boundaries for Postpartum Support (00:31:04) Multilingual Breastfeeding Support and Resources (00:31:20) Partners' Support in Postpartum Hydration Plan (00:41:04) Neglecting Self-Care: Early Postpartum Warning Signs (00:46:48) Supportive Partner Role in Preventing Postpartum Depression (00:50:30) Navigating Postpartum Mental Health Challenges (00:53:28) Transformative Self-Compassion in Parenthood  

• Resources on Nursing and Pumping
• La Leche League
• UpToDate: Pumping Breastmilk
• Learn about the PUMP act, which protects many working parents.
• See the CDC’s Guidelines for Breast Milk Storage.
• Learn about common issues in breastfeeding.
• Watch Global Health Media breastfeeding education videos in a variety of languages.
• Resources for Car Seats
• Child Passenger Safety Certified Technicians
• The Car Seat Lady: Safe newborn head position
• Chicco newborn car seat position
• Resources for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
• Get an overview on PPD from The Office on Women’s Health
• Learn about PPA
• What to Expect: Postpartum Anxiety
• Support Organizations
• Postpartum Support International (PSI)
• PSI Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color

 

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