58. The Importance of Postpartum Support in Motherhood with Kirsty Fernandes

In this episode I invite fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, Kirsty Fernandes on the podcast to share her passion for postpartum support during motherhood. Over the course of the episode we share our own postpartum experiences. Kirsty shares her own journey into what led her to working with mothers, and that the postpartum period extends for our entire lives once we have children.
We also discuss:

• the differences in Western Culture and Traditional Cultures in supporting the Mother
• How to go into the postpartum period feelings empowered
• The positive impact of intergenerational communities and support
• How the medicalisation of birth is detrimental to the Mother and Baby
• How it's never too late to recover from the immediate postpartum period
• Setting boundaries with healthcare providers and loved ones
• Plus so much more

Where to Find Kirsty:
Website: Honouring Mama
Instagram: @kirstyfernandeshonouringmama
Facebook: Kirsty Fernandes - Honouring Mama

Resources Mentioned:

• Nurtured Postpartum Workshops with Kirsty
• Aware Parenting books by Dr Aletha Solter
• The Willingness Practice by Marion Rose PhD
• The Spirited Hearts Play Files
• Kinship Connection with Steph & Nic
• Episode 52: Introducing Kinship Connection
• Parenting Journey Support Packages
• Educator/Teacher Mentoring Packages

ABOUT KIRSTY:
Kirsty is wife to Duane and Mama to a beautiful 6 year old daughter and gorgeous 4 year old son, Aware Parenting Coach, postpartum care provider, and passionate advocate for Mama and families getting the support they need and deserve throughout their fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting journey.