Hold the Mom

6 | Helping Pregnant Mamas get the Sleep they Deserve

Note: the original posting of this podcast had an audio glitch. Here is the fixed version! 😘 What a delightful interview I had with the remarkable Hannah Douglas, Co-founder of Sleepybelly: an Australian company known for their incredible Pregnancy Pillows and other products for baby and mama. Hannah tells of the origin story of Sleepybelly, along with what is different about their pregnancy pillow from others on the market. She truly Holds the Mom with her determination to show up and work hard to help mothers everywhere feel comfortable and supported. Their beautiful products are available here: https://sleepybelly.co/ [https://sleepybelly.co/] and she offers a special Discount Code for our listeners: Holdthemom10 to save 10% on anything in their shop! Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe [https://holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

5 | Three Strategies for More Sleep with a Newborn!

In today's podcast I present 3 Strategies for actually getting some sleep with a newborn! 😴 Adjust your expectations for a few months and slow down 😴 Have a system/ rhythm where you are getting help regularly 😴 Bedsharing The links I mention in the podcast: the "How to Sleep Train YourSELF" week challenge [https://open.substack.com/pub/holdthemom/p/how-to-sleep-train-yourself-day-1?r=70kojb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web] for my paid substack subscribers! Your guide to safe bedsharing: The Safe Sleep 7 [https://llli.org/news/the-safe-sleep-seven/] If you want to come to my free Safe Bedsharing Workshop on JUNE 17 @ Noon MDT, just email me at holdthemom@gmail.com or let me know by reaching out to me on Facebook or Instagram or Substack in my DMs. Can't wait to see you there, teach you more about this important topic, myth bust, and answer your questions! Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe [https://holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

4 | Let Her Tell the Story

The best nurses, doulas, partners, create a safe atmosphere during AND after birth, allowing and inviting the person who just experienced birth an opportunity to talk about it and process the intense emotions therein. Meagan Hubbard, Labor and Delivery nurse, does this so well and it is one of many ways that she Holds the Mom. You can get in touch with Meagan on instagram (@meaganhubbardcoaching) or email (hello@meaganhubbard.com). And make sure you do, because she is offering a free coaching call and is SUCH a great resource for someone who needs a safe place to land. Whether it’s time management, stress, overwhelm, grief, mom-guilt, or any of those difficult things, Meagan is prepared to help. Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe [https://holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

3 | More than Just a Patient

As someone who has become a little jaded because of some of the trauma experienced in hospital births, it was refreshing to hear the way that Meagan Hubbard, intuitive and kind Labor and Delivery Nurse, chooses to Hold the Mom. The way a woman is treated during one of the most important few days before, during, and after birth is absolutely foundational to her motherhood. And Meagan has many beautiful insights of how to be supportive and amazing in the role of a nurse and care provider. This is part 1 of the interview: Part 2 drops soon! Do you want to share your stories on the Hold the Mom Podcast? Just email me at holdthemom@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram (@holdthemom)! You can reach Meagan at hello@meaganhubbard.com or @meaganhubbardcoaching on instagram. And her podcast is Permission To Pause wherever you find your podcasts! Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe [https://holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

2 | Lucy’s Birth Story

What a privilege and what a joy to give birth to my beautiful Lucy Pearl and have it be such a safe and sacred experience. I hope this birth story shows you that birth can be beautiful, miraculous, and incredible, despite being overdue and the size of the baby. Hymn # 265 “Arise O God and Shine” [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/hymns/arise-o-god-and-shine?lang=eng] If you want to share your birth story on the podcast, just email holdthemom@gmail.com ! Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe [https://holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]