Knock on Parenthood

In this week's episode, we chat with Alexis Stearns. Alexis is a life coach who is tackling birth trauma with her clients. We chat about what birth trauma is and how to begin to heal from it. She also shares with us her own traumatic birth story and how she healed from it. 

Follow Alexis on Instagram: @alexis.inspires and check out her website: http://inspiresintentionalliving.com/

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On this week's episode we chat about our daughter's NICU stay and what we wished our friends and family understood about the NICU stay. This episode is based off of a blog post written over on the blog, Knock on Motherhood in September 2020. Click here to read the blog post. 

What Your Friend Wants You to Know About the NICU: https://knockonmotherhood.com/what-your-friend-wants-you-to-know-about-the-nicu/

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This week we chatted with Rachel from Unexpected Family Outing. Rachel is a mother to two girls, Dorothy and Francis. Dorothy was born stillborn and Rachel shares that story with us. She talks to us about what motherhood is like after losing your baby and also give us some advice to help those we know who are going through a loss. 

Follow Rachel on instagram: @unexpectedfamilyouting and Facebook and her blog www.unexpectedfamilyouting.com

As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can.

Are you getting enough support dad? Do you feel as if all the focus is on the mother? Is your mental health at a good place?

These are some questions that many dads around the world could struggle to answer. Lee and Charlotte have a great discussion about each other's experience over a year ago with their own traumatic birth. Each person experiences birth in their own way. While the mother may go through it all physically a father can feel the whole experience just as much. 

To read Charlotte's interview on the blog click here. 

To read Lee's interview on the blog click here.

Follow them both at:

Charlotte: @charlotte.swann or @mama_to_leela    Lee: @swannyladd  or @daddy_2_leela 

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We talk about what we have learned as we have kept the spark of love alive in our marriage. We share our thoughts about why dating in marriage is so important, especially while you are parents. 

For some cheap and easy date ideas check out the blog post: https://knockonmotherhood.com/at-home-valentines-day-date-ideas/

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Today we discuss what it was like when both Courtney and Steven had depression after the traumatic birth. We talk about what it was like for us and what we did to help each other through it. Depression isn't easy, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Be sure to talk to your doctor about any symptoms you may be having and to seek help through a trained mental health professional. 

Resources for help with depression: 

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

http://www.postpartum.net/

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In this week's episode, we chat with Victoria who is the founder of the 140 over 90 Run. The 140 over 90 run benefits the Preeclampsia Foundation and encourages everyone to be the healthiest version of themselves. We talk with Victoria about why she started the 140 over 90 Run, how to participate, what survivors need to know, and how she is taking care of her body. 

To learn about what preeclampsia survivors should know about the long-term effects: https://www.preeclampsia.org/heart-disease-stroke

140 over 90 Run: https://www.140over90run.com/

Victoria Buker's website: https://victoriabuker.com 

Preeclampsia Foundation: https://www.preeclampsia.org/

Connect with Victoria on Instagram: 

@140over90run

@victoriabukercoah

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This week we have a discussion with Scott Mair about how he is involved with paternal mental health. We get to know more about his story and background that has made him the stand-out man that he is. Follow his Instagram @p_m_h_support_for_dads or his Twitter @ScottMair9

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This week we talk about how we keep our mental health in check as parents. We each have our own ways that we stay healthy mentally and we share them with you. 

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