Baby's Here, So Now What? Newborn Support, Postpartum Recovery, and Real Help for New Parents with Jennifer Tawil | EP155

Send us Fan MailHave you ever brought home a new baby and wondered why no one prepared you for what comes next?In this episode, Dori Durbin chats with certified postpartum doula and founder of Lean On Me Westchester Doula, Jennifer Tawil, about one of the biggest transitions families experience: the postpartum season.Jennifer shares her personal journey from private investigator to postpartum doula and explains why so many parents spend months preparing for birth but very little time preparing for life after baby arrives. Together, they explore the realities of postpartum recovery, the importance of building a support system, and why asking for help is often harder than it should be.You'll learn:• Why postpartum planning is just as important as birth planning• The emotional and mental health challenges many new parents face• Why accepting help can be so difficult for parents• Simple ways to prepare your home for a smoother postpartum experience• How postpartum doulas provide practical and emotional support for families• Jennifer's "Trust But Verify" approach to choosing childcare providers• Strategies for helping children adjust to new siblings, caregivers, and life transitionsIf you're expecting a baby, supporting a new parent, or looking for simple ways to reduce stress during one of life's biggest transitions, this episode is for you.About Jennifer TawilJennifer Tawil is a certified postpartum and infant care doula, founder of Lean On Me Westchester Doula, and creator of the Trust But Verify childcare interview system. Along with her team, Jennifer supports busy parents of newborns with the non-judgmental, compassionate care they deeply desire but rarely receive.Jennifer's passion for postpartum support was inspired by her own experience as a new mother. After struggling with anxiety, isolation, and breastfeeding challenges following the birth of her son, she experienced firsthand how life-changing the support of a postpartum doula can be. That experience ultimately led her to leave a 25-year career as a private investigator and dedicate her work to helping families navigate the transition into parenthood with greater confidence and less stress.Today, Jennifer helps parents prepare for birth, recover during the postpartum season, and build the support systems they need to thrive. Through her signature #CompassionInAction approach, she provides practical guidance, emotional support, and hands-on care that allows parents to focus on bonding with their baby while feeling supported every step of the way.Whether supporting first-time parents or families welcoming their fifth child, Jennifer's mission is simple: to help parents feel calm, confident, and cared for during the first weeks and months at home with a newborn.Connect with Jennifer TawilWebsite: https://www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.comChildcare Interview Course: https://www.privateeyeparent.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifertawilwestchesterdoulahttps://www.privateeyeparent.com/course-waitlistAbout Dori DurbinDori Durbin is a children's book illustrator, coach, and host of That's Good Parenting. She helps parents and family-focused professionals kid-size their expertise into children's books that children can understand and apply in everyday life. Through her books, podcast, and coaching, Dori shares practical tools to help families reduce parenting stress and raise confident, resilient kids.Connect with Dorihttps://www.doridurbin.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dori_durbinJoin the That's Good Parenting ClubJoin the That's Good Parenting Club for behind-the-scenes access to upcoming children's book manuscripts, sneak peeks of new books, exclusive offers, and parenting encouragement designed to help families thrive.JOIN TODAY!https://club.thatsgoodparenting.com/clubIf this episode encouraged you, please share it with another parent who could use this message today.Intro for TDP (version 2)