77: What a postpartum doula is and why ALL mamas should have one! With Love of a Little One Founder Lauren Archer.

While I was pregnant I felt supported and cared for, but to my surprise immediately after I had my daughter and left the hospital I found postpartum support for mamas was sparse at best.  I was shocked that I was only scheduled to see my OB one time postpartum and that is where the "support ended". I was never urged to see a pelvic floor specialist, lactation support person or sleep trainer for instance, and all of this would have to be figured out on my own.  As new moms, breastfeeding is often WAY more difficult than we think, and without someone standing by to offer personalized support, a lot of mommies give up in fear that their babies aren't getting enough milk. It happens more often than we'd like to admit in this society and today's guest Lauren Archer is here to explain just why she feels every woman deserves and needs a postpartum doula.  Lauren is a spunky, passionate, and authentic mama who offers  postpartum doula, childbirth and postpartum educator, and lactation support to all moms, all ways of life.    Today we talk about: The value of postpartum support & what she offers as a postpartum doula  The importance of education for mamas specific to nursing, sleep training, adjusting to new schedules, etc.  Why we should speak or truths How to empower ourselves through postpartum support and education  Why we don't have to fit into one motherhood box    New Group Mentorship Program Launching OCT 22 Suuuuper stoked to announce my new Soul Mammas Group Mentorship program launching this month! The theme is how to rediscover your purpose in your life and re-energize for good! Do you feel lost, frazzled, burnt out, stretched too thin or at a loss for who "you are" anymore? This is very common as mamas. I also believe it is so important to tap into our self knowing and alignment so we can have that "thing" in our lives that we are fired up about. This is a six month program consisting of  Monthly coaching calls Weekly email support Private accountability facebook group Free downloadable workbooks  Please email [email protected] to save your spot. First 6 mamas to sign up get $50 off! Hop on a consultation call with me if you have further questions about this offering!    Did you mamas pick up your free pdf on four steps to re energizing through self care?Go to my website to grab yours! www.soulmammas.com    MORE EXCITING NEWS: Now offering one on one coaching! If you are feeling like you need to pivot or move into something more authentically you, but aren't sure what it is, are feeling depleted or deflated, consider coaching with me. With a background in life coaching and teaching, I am now offering 60 minute coaching sessions with me (al a carte and monthly options available on my website) via ZOOM. To find out more click the link below to set up a a free discovery call. Coach With Me   Come chat with us! Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!  Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!