Kara shares a tender experience with her adopted daughter as a baby, 

letting her know, there were more babies on their way. 

How they came to join their family 

is a beautiful story 

I am happy to share today. 

I loved sharing this experience of Shari and the adoption of her son.

I also love that she took this experience and created a children's book

to help adopted children better understand

their journey to their "forever family"

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Giving the gift of life is sometimes 

a partnership between two mother hearts

—a birth mother yearning for a loving home for the child in her womb 

and another mother eagerly awaiting the child she has “grown” within her heart. 

I hope you enjoy Judith’s story of the adoption of her second son as much as I did.

I loved being able to interview Edward who searched for his adoptive mother when he was 68 years old.

The information that he found led him on a journey that was eye opening and led to a greater appreciation for mothers and birth.

The Gift Best Given is his memoir that he wrote after years of delving into discovering his birth mother’s experience.

But with DNA testing, Google and many miracles leading the way, he was able to learn so much!

Please sit back and enjoy this inspirational interview that kicks off our adoption series.

We spend a lot of time preparing for our births

and many of us create a birth plan.

Here are 10 things to think of incorporating 

into your Postpartum Plan!

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Robyn had successfully navigated trials before, 

but after her 5th baby, she struggled with finding any joy.

She shares a game that helped her to climb out of the pit 

and learn to better manage 

"being in the trenches" of motherhood. 

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The Fourth Trimester concept is:

there is another three months of gestating

AFTER we give birth. 

It often gets overlooked because we focus so much on the birth,

but the real test comes AFTER the baby arrives.

Here are 10 tips to help you survive!

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Heather shares - 

This Easter thoughts about “the womb” and “the tomb” have been on my mind. 

I have been thinking a lot about the lesson I learned after Abraham’s birth. In his birth story I wrote:

Maranda Bower was a wonderful guest to interview for the podcast.

She is the CEO and founder of Postpartum University, supporting both mothers and professionals in health and whole body healing.

She’s a renowned expert in top educator in the fields of functional nutrition and coaching in relation to postpartum, and is nicknamed The Womb Whisperer, named as a bestselling author, international speaker, and has appeared in over 50 publications.

Her latest book is Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness, and it’s a number one bestseller now available on Amazon.

And she also has a podcast that I’ve enjoyed listening to.

She shares 3 specific things we can do to prepare for the 4th Trimester (postpartum) and make our transition to mothering easier.

We also talk about different cultures and how they support postpartum women.

As well as how you and your baby are both on a journey!

[00:00:18] Meet Maranda

[00:01:53] What are some things we can do to prepare for the 4th Trimester?

[00:05:45] first have a support system in place

[00:07:48] Two - Harness the Power of Nutrition!

[00:11:42] 3 - Nervous System Regulation

[00:14:06] Understanding Intrusive Thoughts

[00:17:14] Malaysia’s System of Postpartum Support

[00:19:11] Meal Trains Can Be Helpful...... SOMETIMES

[00:20:22] You and Your baby are on a journey together

[00:22:14] Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness Book and where to find Maranda

Here is where you can find Maranda and her wonderful resources.

https://postpartumu.com/

Postpartum University Podcast

Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness

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Those 2 moments of birth, when things really change for a woman.

When that mantle of motherhood comes upon her!

Heather shares some beautiful thoughts about these powerful moments 

and how God give us this mantle to support us as we transition to mothering our babies.

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