At long last, we're doing an episode for everyone who cares about and wants to support, new parents! 

Please share this episode with your friends and family knowing that the things we discuss are important and if dealt with beforehand and with understanding and love, can change a new family's introduction into the world of parenting.

I'm joined once again by the always amazing Ursula Sabia Sukinik who, as CEO of Birth You Desire and a doula who has attended over 1500 births, has worked with tons of new families and quickly become our resident expert in all ​​things labor, delivery and postpartum. If that wasn't enough, she recently EARNED one of her most meaningful titles yet, GRANDMOTHER. She'll share keen insights she's gained and offer invaluable advice to all of our beloved grandparents out there. ​

Ursula reminds new parents that  as individuals, ​they have to pick and choose what is important culturally, what is important scientifically, and most importantly, what feels best for​ them ​right now.

This podcast is to help those parents who simply want to have the freedom to make decisions based on their priorities with respect to the way they welcome their new baby home and begin their lifelong journey as a family. 

None of us makes perfect choices all the time, and THEY ARE entitled to change their minds during this delicate time - but for those of us who love them, we want to work with, and empower them, as they set the foundation for the rest of their lives. We want to offer our wisdom with grace while remembering, it's NOT ABOUT US.

We're not looking for the perfect plan, we're looking fora plan that works.

We'll discuss:

• Boundaries
• Cultures & Traditions
• Relationship Dynamics & Changes
• CHANGING YOUR MIND 
• Guests in your home
• Grandparents
• In-laws
• Maintaining Relationships
• Asking for what you need
• Practical tips for family
• Nutrition
• Partners

​Find Birth You Desire on Mamistad HERE and Ursula's class on Mamistad.com HERE or at https://birthyoudesire.com/​

Ursula's recommended links:

https://birthyoudesire.com/reduce-postpartum-stress/

https://birthyoudesire.com/5-important-health-practices-postpartum/

https://birthyoudesire.com/handling-stress-in-pregnancy-and-postpartum/​​

Mentioned in the podcast:

NEOWELL: we provide comprehensive support for families at every stage of their journey, from high-risk pregnancy to life after the NICU. Wherever you are in your journey, NEOwell is here to help.

The First Forty Days: After labor, it’s time for rest: A gentle guide to zuo yuezi, the ancient Chinese practice of postpartum self-care, including sixty simple recipes.

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

In this episode our awesome doula friend, Ursula Sabia Sukinik is here to enlighten us on some of the STUFF NO ONE TELLS US about the first few days and weeks postpartum - not our babies, OUR SELVES!

Most of us are naturally still in awe...or shock...or both, at the thought of having given birth to another human being who we will forever be in love with, responsible for, etc... but we can be blindsided by some of the things going on with us! You know, the dramatic hormone shifts, massive physical recovery (sometimes from major surgery if you had a c-section), the weird physical processes like lactating, bleeding, swelling, sweating and so much more - all happening while we're sleepier than we've ever been before!  

Share this episode with your partners and anyone who will be by your side during those first days and weeks so that they'll be aware of some of the pospartum possibilities too.

Imagine being able to say: "I heard about this..." instead of "why on earth did no one tell me this...???" 

Ursula and I do our best to cover a lot of these topics pretty quickly so buckle up and get ready to burst postpartum wide open!

Other Mom Chat Episodes mentioned in this podcast:

Ep. 8: The Matrescence Episode

Ep. 18 or 20: A Doula Episode

Ep. 11 ro 23: A Breastfeeding Episode

Ep. 17: The Pelvic Floor EpisodeUrsula Sabia Sukinik, CD, CDT, CMA, CBE, CLC, is the CEO and Founder of Birth You Desire, which has been offering Doula Services and Birth Classes in the DC Metro Area and Phoenix, AZ

Her website: ⁠https://birthyoudesire.com/⁠

Negative Thinking: When to Ask for Help (Blog Ursula mentioned): https://birthyoudesire.com/?s=negative+thinking

On Social: @birthyoudesire

Ursula is now part of the Mami Circle and you can learn more about Ursula's Mamistad Class here: https://www.mamistad.com/mamistaddoula-ledclasses

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

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Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.
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