Episode 39: Getting Help with Maternity

Stepping into motherhood often can be really challenging and sometimes we might want some help to know what to do and how to do it. Our guest, Avie Herman, is a Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula, Babywearing Consultant and Infant Feeding Specialist. She's the mother of 2 kids and lives in Toronto. "Why I really do this work is supporting Mothers" Learn about Jodi's upcoming Journeys Program here:Journeys — Love. Adventure. Mom.Show Notes:4:10 What does it mean to be a Postpartum Doula?"I really view my role there to help support the entire family..."5:46 How Avie started being a Doula"I really wanted to walk alongside parents on their journey"7:22 How long does Postpartum Doulas work with a family?"...Is not really up to me to decide when postpartum ends for a family..." 8:42 When to start thinking about hiring a postpartum doula as a parent?9:33 What does the term Doula Means?"Basically a Doula provides educational, emotional and physical support..."12:57 How frequently does Doulas work with the family?"... So you decide how many hours you want and then you figure out how you are going to configure it."14:58 Night Feeding with Doulas15:27 Difference Between a Doula and a Baby Nurse"...I think of Postpartum Doulas as a little bit more holistic"17:50 Who needs a Postpartum Doula?"A lot of professionals [...] who you know want that extra care and support..."19:25 Life as a mom with a Doula"...I felt like she walked in and I instantly [...] felt so much calmer immediately..."21:01 Biggest Challenges Doulas can help with"...the intensity of transitioning to motherhood..."21:25 "Prioritize yourself"Here at Love.Adventure.Mom, we are always growing and doing our best to serve our clients.  You can help us immensely by taking 5 minutes to fill out the To (Mom) Life podcast survey. The information that we receive in this survey will allow us to continue to offer relevant episodes for you and the other mamas out there https://forms.gle/kNTFVYi6s14fSyHW7Show Credits:Host: Jodi FriedGuest: Avie HermanEditor: Orlando Diaz