116. Why Baby Wearing Is About More Than Just Carrying Your Baby with Jordan

Babywearing can be a powerful tool for connection, confidence, and supporting both parent and baby through the early years. Today, Amy is joined by Jordan, a perinatal health occupational therapist and certified babywearing consultant who has helped thousands of families around the world feel confident carrying their babies. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experiences, Jordan shares practical guidance to help parents navigate the world of baby carriers, babywearing, and early motherhood with confidence.Amy and Jordan discuss some of the many benefits of babywearing and why there is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to choosing a carrier. Jordan walks listeners through the key factors to consider when selecting a carrier and explains the “A, B, C’s” of babywearing to help parents prioritize comfort and safety. She also shares troubleshooting tips and carrier adjustments that can help protect proper body mechanics for both baby and caregiver. For newly postpartum moms concerned about pelvic floor recovery or physical discomfort, Jordan encourages a gradual approach that honors the healing process while building confidence over time.The conversation also highlights Jordan’s work with the Adaptive Parent Project, where she helps connect parents with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities, to accessible babywearing resources and support. Beyond babywearing, Jordan vulnerably shares her own experience with birth trauma and offers thoughtful insight into how loved ones can support someone navigating a difficult birth experience. She also discusses ways the prenatal world could better prepare families for birth and postpartum, and reflects on how sharing her story has already helped other parents feel less alone.If you enjoyed listening to this episode, we would love it if you could share it to your Instagram stories and tag us, @thebabywearing.ot and @expectingandempowered. As we like to say, knowledge is power, and we just really want to give more people the information that they may need on their childbirth journey!Follow Jordan on InstagramJordan’s WebsiteLinks & ResourcesExpecting and Empowered App - Enter code 'PODCAST25' at checkoutExpecting and Empowered WebsiteExpecting and Empowered InstagramThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.