Doulas Unhinged
Birth and parenting deserve more than recycled advice and outdated expectations. This podcast exposes the hidden influences shaping modern birth and parenthood- unpacking hospital culture, trauma, identity shifts, and the stories we're rarely encouraged to tell out loud.
Each episode challenges assumptions, amplifies lived experiences, and offers evidence- backed conversations that help you reclaim your voice, your choices, and your narrative.
If you've ever felt like the mainstream version of birth and parenting doesn't fit- you're not alone, and you're in the right place.
Doulas Unhinged
Ep 9: Boundaries...What boundaries? Postpartum Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace After Baby
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In this warm, honest, and deeply supportive episode of Doulas Unhinged, hosts Alex Shaw and Lacey Morgan speak directly to new families navigating the tender postpartum period — a time when protecting your energy, space, and recovery is essential.
Alex and Lacey unpack the art of setting boundaries with visitors, from deciding when people can come over to how long they stay. They explore the importance of communicating expectations around helping with chores, hand-washing, kissing and touching the baby, and respecting the family’s need for rest.
You’ll hear:
Why listening to your inner voice matters — even if you worry about being seen as “difficult.”
The power of staying in bed, resting, bonding, and recovering without apology.
Lacey’s candid story of breastfeeding in front of guests — and what to say when others have opinions.
How to create a “Yes, Please List” so visitors know exactly how to help (and you don’t have to ask).
Insights into why we’re quick to help our friends, yet reluctant to ask for help ourselves.
Tips for staying connected with your partner, letting nonessential tasks wait, and making space for intimacy and reconnection.
Alex’s reminder that boundaries also apply to your own expectations, especially around returning to exercise and daily routines.
A brief look at how doulas set boundaries too—protecting sleep, maintaining professional roles, and encouraging communication during business hours.
This episode is a loving permission slip for new parents to slow down, protect their peace, and honor the incredible physical and emotional work of the postpartum season.
Whether you’re preparing for postpartum or currently in the thick of it, Alex and Lacey offer the compassion, clarity, and courage you need to set boundaries with confidence.