EPISODE · Jan 7, 2025 · 30 MIN
Baby Proofing Your Relationship with Gottman’s ”Bringing Baby Home” Program
from Birth, Baby! | Guidance for Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Parenting · host Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly
In this episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, host Ciarra Morgan discusses the challenges of postpartum relationships with guest Shelley Scotka, a certified childbirth educator and postpartum doula. They explore the 'Bringing Baby Home' program developed by the Gottmans, which focuses on improving couple relationships during the transition to parenthood. The conversation highlights the importance of communication, conflict resolution, and the need for couples to prioritize their relationship amidst the challenges of parenting. Shelley shares insights on the structure of her workshops and the benefits of evidence-based practices in supporting families during this critical time. Shelley Scotka is a certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Instructor, a certified Childbirth Educator and a certified birth and postpartum doula. She has been supporting families since 1998 through prenatal education, labor and birth support and postpartum care, and is so excited to be adding the Love Strong After Baby workshops to her offerings. She recognizes bringing a baby home can be one of life's most amazing and challenging journeys and is dedicated to helping families navigate this bumpy territory! She has been married for over 35 years and has grown "babies" of her own (ages 28/31) Instagram @ShelleyScotka Website: www.shelleyscotka.com (Info about these workshops is under parent education) Workshop inquiry email [email protected] Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE. For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE. For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE. Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: [email protected] Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly. Ciarra Morgan: www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.com www.BirthBabyAcademy.com Samantha Kelly: www.beautifullymadedc.com Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
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<p>In this episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, host Ciarra Morgan discusses the challenges of postpartum relationships with guest Shelley Scotka, a certified childbirth educator and postpartum doula. They explore the ’Bringing Baby Home’ program developed by the Gottmans, which focuses on improving couple relationships during the transition to parenthood. The conversation highlights the importance of communication, conflict resolution, and the need for couples to prioritize their relationship amidst the challenges of parenting. Shelley shares insights on the structure of her workshops and the benefits of evidence-based practices in supporting families during this critical time.</p><p>Shelley Scotka is a certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Instructor, a certified Childbirth Educator and a certified birth and postpartum doula. She has been supporting families since 1998 through prenatal education, labor and birth support and postpartum care, and is so excited to be adding the Love Strong After Baby workshops to her offerings. She recognizes bringing a baby home can be one of life’s most amazing and challenging journeys and is dedicated to helping families navigate this bumpy territory! She has been married for over 35 years and has grown "babies" of her own (ages 28/31)</p><p>Instagram @ShelleyScotka <br>Website: www.shelleyscotka.com (Info about these workshops is under parent education)<br>Workshop inquiry email [email protected]</p><p>Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you’d like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you’d like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don’t forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!</p><p>Instagram: @BirthBabyPodcast<br>Email: [email protected]<br>Website: www.BirthBabyPodcast.com</p><p>Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!</p> <ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction and Overview of the Podcast </li> <li>(02:31) - Introducing Shelley Scotka and Her Expertise </li> <li>(03:00) - Understanding the ’Bringing Baby Home’ Program </li> <li>(06:36) - Challenges of Postpartum Relationships </li> <li>(10:44) - Navigating Perpetual Conflicts in Relationships </li> <li>(14:58) - The Importance of Communication in Parenting </li> <li>(17:39) - Adapting the Program for Postpartum Couples </li> <li>(22:54) - Workshop Structure and Goals </li> <li>(26:51) - Options for Remote Learning and Support </li> <li>(28:39) - Conclusion and Future Workshops</li> </ul>
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