Preparing for Childbirth

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In this episode I chat with Emily Guyer about preparing for time with the Lord in the often difficult days postpartum. She is a mom of 4, Kids Ministry Director at Treasuring Christ Church and a freelance graphic designer. We talk about some of the reasons time with the Lord might be difficult with a new baby and why it's important to prioritize anyway. She also talks about how that can look different in this season of new motherhood and gives some practical advice to help young mamas.

Resources mentioned:

Glimpses of Grace by Gloria Furman

Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full by Gloria Furman

Risen Motherhood podcast

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In this episode I continue my conversation with Lauren Jones as we talk about preparing your heart for the inevitable stressors on your marriage that come with having a new baby. She continues to point us towards God and His Word to prepare and guide your heart and to help you get on the same page with your husband as you both enter this exciting and sometimes scary journey of parenting.

Resources mentioned:

Parenting by Paul David Tripp

Preparing for Fatherhood by Deepak Reju

Preparing for Motherhood by Barbara Miller Juliani

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In this episode I sat down to talk with Lauren Jones about preparing your heart to go back to work after having a baby but we talked about so much more! Lauren shares much wisdom for any new mama in the postpartum time. Suffering from sleep deprivation? Struggling with mom guilt? Listen in on this gospel filled conversation.

Resources Lauren mentions:

https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2023/01/11/helping-moms-with-employment-guilt/

https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2017/07/18/distinguishing-between-guilt-and-guilt/

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In this episode I talk with Christine Macharia, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) & Registered Clinical nutritionist from Abella Health, about when a new mama might need to pump and how to go about getting started. We talk specifically about going back to work and some concerns to look out for with starting to pump too soon.

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In this episode I talk with Christine Macharia, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) &  Registered Clinical nutritionist from Abella Health, about the benefits of breastfeeding, some of the common struggles, and tips to overcome those struggles.

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https://firstdroplets.com/

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Just a short update on where I've been and what I've been doing since season 2 ended. I also talk about the benefits of childbirth education and preview some of what's coming up this season on the podcast. This is the study I mention:

Mueller, C. G., Webb, P. J., & Morgan, S. (2020). The effects of childbirth education on maternity outcomes and maternal satisfaction. Journal of Perinatal Education, 29(1), 16–22. https://doi.org/10.1891/1058-1243.29.1.16

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In this episode we take a look at Phil 4:10-13 where Paul shares the secret of being content in any and every circumstance.

To go deeper on this topic, check out this series of podcasts on Revive Our Hearts.

              The Quest for Contentment

              The Enemy to your Contentment

              Belief and a Contented Heart

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Planning for post-partum can sometimes get overlooked with all the focus on actually getting baby here. But life does go on and now you have a baby to care for and your body has just been stretched and worked to the max. Maybe you even had major surgery to get that little one here safely. Either way, now you've got some recovery to do yourself along with a new baby to care for. Not to mention what's going on with your emotions, with all those hormones surging around, and going through a major life transition! It's a lot – to say the least. The post-partum period is no joke. But with preparation and good support it doesn't have to be overwhelming.

In this episode, we talk about the first hour after birth; your four main post-partum jobs (eating, drinking, sleeping, and nursing); what to expect with post-partum bleeding; how to avoid isolation; what's normal or not concerning the baby blues; and putting support systems in place to help you navigate this time.

Link to La Leche League International, a good resource for breastfeeding help: https://llli.org/

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In this episode, I talk about preparing for childbirth during the third trimester. In addition to the things I discussed for the second trimester, you'll need to…

·       Get baby's space and things in order

·       Pay attention to baby's pattern of movement (Check out the "Count the Kicks" app)

·       Prenatal visits with a doula if you're hiring one

·       Take childbirth classes! Yay!

·       Prepare your heart (spend time in God's word)

·       Get ready to be away from work

·       Prepare your hospital bag…

·       And more!

Here's an article with more info about what symptoms are normal and what might be concerning: https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/TitleLink/Your-Third-Trimester

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