What I'd tell my younger sister

Wellness at all stages of pregnancy and parenthood: Chantal Eder talks taking care of you while caring for others

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In this episode, we’re talking with Chantal Eder, a movement specialist focused on pre- and post-natal wellness. Jenna and I were lucky enough to take prenatal yoga classes with Chantal—and got so much more than “expensive stretching” (as our dad likes to call it). We’ve learned so much from her earned wisdom on self-care, not just for the body, but for the mind, the spirit, and the soul. Today, we’re lucky enough to have her share some of what she’s taught us with you.


In this episode, we talk about:

  • Focusing on learning about your body while also growing another one
  • Planning for birth—and learning what your body is capable of
  • Feeling your body in each variation of motherhood, including pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond
  • How postpartum is sooooooo long(/forever!)
  • Shared community wisdom in group pregnancy/postpartum classes
  • Body shifts AND identity/mind/spirit shifts
  • You don’t have to “just live with” pain in pregnancy?
  • Showing up, sharing, being authentic and just being heard in community
  • How tacit and conversational knowledge starts with the vulnerability of sharing
  • The need for a “third space” (or maybe even a fourth)
  • Being present in moments and reflecting on who you were pre-pregnancy and who you are becoming postpartum (grounding in who you are)
  • The benefits of getting to know your body (including your menstrual cycle)
  • Physically slowing down to find more grounding mentally
  • Having mental health supports ready just like a hospital bag—preparing for perinatal hormones and learning about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS) in the same way you’d prepare for birth
  • Aligning early with your partner or support person about what you need for pregnancy and postpartum—and parenting styles


    • How to follow Chantal and find her upcoming offerings

    • Website: Yoga for pregnancy and parenthood
    • Instagram: @yogaforpregnancyandparenthood
    • Website: https://linktr.ee/cominghome.prenatal
    • Maybe we also recommend Chantal’s newsletter—the most grounded and gentle piece of mail in our inboxes


      • In this podcast, we reference:

      • Alison West Yoga
      • The Hormone Repair Manual
      • Mother Brain
      • Fair Play
      • Birth Smarter
      • Birthing from Within
        • ...more
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