Preparing for a Baby: Mentally, Spiritually, Relationally

from Kinfolk Unscripted · host Martissa Beard + Chanel McFollins

Preparing for a Baby: Mentally, Spiritually, RelationallyIn This Episode:We're back with our first episode on preconception — mentally, spiritually, and relationally preparing for a baby. We get into why we actually want to parent, grief and longing, queer considerations for family-building, prepping your partnership (and yes, choosing Auntie names). Oh — and there's a twin cryptic pregnancy story none of us want to see coming.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome!00:26 Twins Cryptic Pregnancy?03:43 What's up wit you?14:31 Preconception Pt 1!15:55 Choosing Auntie Names20:20 What is Preconception?21:47 Queer Considerations for Preconception22:56 Why do you want to parent?51:44 Before Becoming Mama56:17 Grief and Longing01:01:44 Preparing Your Relationships01:23:00 Preparing your Partnership for Kids01:47:53 See You in Two Weeks!Resources & Links Mentioned: Martissa's previous podcast -- NEKKID ConversationsFollow Your Hosts!Martissa: Instagram @tissaliving Chanel: Instagram @chanelcorliss Stay Connected:⭐ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify💬 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear itCredits: Hosted by Martissa Beard & Chanel McFollins Cover Photo by MARS. BeardFind us: kinfolkunscripted.substack.com • YouTube @kinfolkunscripted • Instagram @kinfolkunscripted (00:00) - Preconception Podcast Final (00:26) - Twins Cryptic Pregnancy? (03:43) - What's up wit you? (14:31) - Preconception Pt 1! (15:55) - Choosing Auntie Names (20:20) - What is Preconception? (21:47) - Queer Considerations for Preconception (22:56) - Why do you want to parent? (51:44) - Before Becoming Mama (56:17) - Grief and Longing (01:01:44) - Preparing Your Relationships (01:21:28) - Preparing your Partnership for Kids (01:46:22) - See You in Two Weeks!

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