25: How to Start Babywearing Safely After Birth

Is babywearing always safe? When should you not babywear? What if you have a plus-size body or a baby with medical considerations?In this Q&A episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, I’m joined by babywearing consultant Jaclyn Fiedler to answer some of the most common - and important - questions parents have about babywearing.We talk about when babywearing may not be appropriate, how to think about safety and medical clearance, and why support from a professional can make all the difference - especially for preterm babies or babies with specific needs. Jaclyn also shares what to look for when choosing a newborn carrier, including fabric considerations and why secondhand carriers can actually be a better option than buying new.We also explore body inclusivity in babywearing, addressing whether babywearing works for plus-size bodies (spoiler: it absolutely can), and how modern carriers are evolving to better support diverse bodies and needs.Finally, Jaclyn reflects on early motherhood, offering a deeply grounding reminder for pregnant parents about letting go of expectations and honoring the sacred, messy, transformative reality of life with a new baby.If you’re pregnant, preparing for postpartum, or planning to babywear your newborn, this episode will help you feel more informed, empowered, and connected to the long lineage of parents who have carried their babies close.✨ Be sure to also listen to our full babywearing episode (E24) for a deeper dive into benefits, safety tips, and getting started. Check out episode 24 here.Find Jaclyn on Instagram ⁠@your.babywearing.bestie⁠Jaclyn's free ⁠babywearing fit check guide⁠Postpartum Prep Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Postpartum Prep Checklist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://motherbabywellbeing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 10% off nursing bras, breastfeeding clothes, and more from ⁠The Little Milk Bar⁠ with code MOTHERBABYWELLBEING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOW NOTES⁠