E126: Hatched & Latched - What Can We Learn from Mother Birds?

Send us Fan MailA business name change shouldn’t feel emotional, but this one does. After more than 20 years supporting thousands of families through pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum life, I’m stepping into a new “face” for my work: Hatched and Latched. The name ties together the moment a baby arrives and the moment feeding begins, and it better reflects how families experience the transition into parenthood as one connected story, not a set of separate appointments.To explain why I chose it, I go somewhere unexpected: birds. Mother ducks, geese, and other bird parents have become my personal blueprint for courage, protection, and trust. I tell stories that range from tender to heartbreaking to hilarious, including a duck nesting near a church door that suddenly turns busy, Disneyland cast members forming a protective bubble around a goose family, and the gut-punch of ducklings left to navigate the world after loss. Each moment opens up a bigger conversation about maternal instincts, postpartum vulnerability, and why comparing yourself to other parents can make even simple decisions feel impossible.We also talk about what support can look like in real life, from childbirth education and breastfeeding preparation to postpartum doula care, overnight help, and lactation services. If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or simply trying to feel steadier in the chaos of new parenthood, come listen for practical perspective and the kind of reassurance that doesn’t sugarcoat.Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a rating or review so we can keep having thoughtful conversations about birth and feeding.Visit our website, here: https://hatchednlatched.com/Follow us on Facebook at Hatched & LatchedFollow us on Instagram at @hatchenlatchedShow CreditsHost: Angie Rosier Music: Michael Hicks Photographer: Toni WalkerEpisode Artwork: Nick Greenwood Producer: Gillian Rosier FramptonVoiceover: Ryan Parker