Ep 9: Boundaries...What boundaries? Postpartum Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace After Baby

In this warm, honest, and deeply supportive episode of Doulas Unhinged, hosts Alex Shaw and Lacey Morgan speak directly to new families navigating the tender postpartum period — a time when protecting your energy, space, and recovery is essential.Alex and Lacey unpack the art of setting boundaries with visitors, from deciding when people can come over to how long they stay. They explore the importance of communicating expectations around helping with chores, hand-washing, kissing and touching the baby, and respecting the family’s need for rest.You’ll hear:Why listening to your inner voice matters — even if you worry about being seen as “difficult.”The power of staying in bed, resting, bonding, and recovering without apology.Lacey’s candid story of breastfeeding in front of guests — and what to say when others have opinions.How to create a “Yes, Please List” so visitors know exactly how to help (and you don’t have to ask).Insights into why we’re quick to help our friends, yet reluctant to ask for help ourselves.Tips for staying connected with your partner, letting nonessential tasks wait, and making space for intimacy and reconnection.Alex’s reminder that boundaries also apply to your own expectations, especially around returning to exercise and daily routines.A brief look at how doulas set boundaries too—protecting sleep, maintaining professional roles, and encouraging communication during business hours.This episode is a loving permission slip for new parents to slow down, protect their peace, and honor the incredible physical and emotional work of the postpartum season.Whether you’re preparing for postpartum or currently in the thick of it, Alex and Lacey offer the compassion, clarity, and courage you need to set boundaries with confidence.