Text Your Birth BestiePreparing for labor and delivery is important, but don't forget about postpartum too! You can actually feel calm and prepared, and enjoy this time with your new baby! This week I interviewed Marissa Bergman, a nurse and birth/postpartum educator who is preparing for her third postpartum journey at 35 weeks!In this episode we discuss that:Postpartum extends well beyond the first six weeks…Healthy boundaries can help new moms transition into motherhood with confidence…Breastfeeding is natural, but often not easy…It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, we all are at some point……and that every postpartum journey is unique and requires planning and support!Through the challenging transitions and beauty of motherhood, the common denominator to handling it all is support and preparation. We want you to be able to enjoy your new baby and feel well-equipped with information and resources to guide you in this journey. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!Connect with Marissa👇Instagram @momtomomwithmarissaEtsy Shop Mom To Mom With MarissaFor additional information and resources, you can explore the following links:Be Her Village: An organization helping families get the funds they need to pay for the support they deserve.Moms Mental Health Initiative: An organization dedicated to helping moms navigate perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by sharing information, connecting them to resources and providing peer-driven support.>>FREE RESOURCE: Download ‘15 Hidden Hospital Birth Choices Every Pregnant Mom Should Know’ - by clicking here! From your first appointment to your last, know your choices and take control of your experience every step of the way!>>HANDS-OFF HOSPITAL BIRTH: Join my comprehensive online self-paced birth course - A Complete Guide to an Informed and Autonomous Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum. Enroll today!If you enjoyed listening, it would make my day if you could rate or review the show! Don’t forget to snap a pic of your review and upload it here - I'd love to mail you so➡️ FREE GUIDE -- 5 Best Pain Coping Tips for Every Stage of Labor 🌸 Connect with BethWebsite - www.familyfocusedmidwifery.comInstagram - @family.focused.midwiferyPinterest - familyfocusedmidwiferyEtsy Shop - Your Birth Bestie 👋 WHO AM I?Welcome, friends! I am Beth, a certified nurse midwife, doula, and childbirth educator. My philosophy is rooted in autonomy, informed decision making, and positive mindset to help expecting parents plan for a beautiful, stress-free birth. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and practical advice, either to guide you through pregnancy or to help you prepare for childbirth, postpartum and beyond. There’s no fluff here - only info that adds to your positive experience and saves you stress and uncertainty.

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