Episode 58: The Importance of Postpartum Support in Motherhood with Kirsty Fernandes
In this episode I invited fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, Kirsty Fernandes on the podcast to share her passion for postpartum support during motherhood. Over the course of the episode we share our own postpartum experiences. Kirsty shares her own journey into what led her to working with mothers, and that the postpartum period extends for our entire lives once we have children.
We also discuss:
the differences in Western Culture and Traditional Cultures in supporting the Mother
How to go into the postpartum period feelings empowered
The positive impact of intergenerationals communitieis and support
How the medicalisation of birth is detrimental to the Mother and Baby
How it's never too late to recover from the immediate postpartum period
Setting boundaries with healthcare providers and loved ones
Plus so much more
Where to Find Kirsty:
Website: Honouring Mama
Instagram: @kirstyfernandeshonouringmama
Facebook: Kirsty Fernandes - Honouring Mama
Resources Mentioned:
Nurtured Postpartum Workshops with Kirsty
Aware Parenting books by Dr Aletha Solter
The Willingness Practice by Marion Rose PhD
ABOUT KIRSTY:
Kirsty is wife to Duane and Mama to a beautiful 6 year old daughter and gorgeous 4 year old son, Aware Parenting Coach, postpartum care provider, and passionate advocate for Mama and families getting the support they need and deserve throughout their fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting journey.
Episode 39: Reflecting On 10 Years as a Parent
After having a few months away from the podcast, I'm excited to be back with all new episodes. This week, as I celebrate my eldest son's 10th birthday, I reflect back on the last decade as a parent. You'll also be treated with my husband, Lukas' reflections on being a parent including his challenges and triumphs.
I share and discuss:
- the beginnings of my parenting journey
- how Aware Parenting influenced me personally and professionally
- stresses and traumas
- a brief recount on my first birth
- what I've learnt, the challenges I've moved through and the joys I've experienced
- moving from expectations to acceptance
- plus so much more
Where to Find Me:
Website: Spirited Hearts
Instagram: @spirited_hearts
About Steph:
Steph Fleeton is the creator and founder of Spirited Hearts™ which is a multi-service community supporting children and families. She is a Parenting Support Counsellor, Aware Parenting Instructor and Early Childhood Educator.
Steph has spent the better part of two decades, dedicated to child development, trauma and providing support to children, their families and early childhood educators.
She created her Natural Learning & Healing Haven (registered Family Day Care) alongside her husband, Lukas to provide the strongest emotionally supportive environment in the industry, which is trauma-informed, and where children have the space and freedom to be their beautiful, unique selves.
In 2023, Steph will be launching the very first live round for her Certification Program for the Spirited Hearts Approach to Early Learning. This is for teachers, educators and anyone wanting to create their own natural learning haven from home.
Steph has two children; one with Autism and the other who suffered from an extremely rare and life-threatening medical condition for the first 5 years of his life. Steph is extremely passionate about assisting parents with children who have special needs and medical conditions. She provides 1:1 support for parents all over the world, providing a space filled with unconditional acceptance, compassion, empathy and deep listening.
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Episode 34: Midwifery, Birth Trauma & Empowering Birthing Women with Alice Giltrow
In this week’s episode, I am excited to introduce you to Alice Giltrow. A Mum of 3, Midwife, Birth Educator and founder of @theawakenedmidwife.
Alice shares her story into midwidfery, her own birth trauma and the disconnections she has noticed in the medical system.
We also discuss:
* Building our own intuition and trusting our ourselves and our body
* Navigating the medical system
* Midwifery and birth through the ages
* Birth trauma
* Supporting our body
* Plus so much more
Where to Find Alice:
Instagram: @theawakenedmidwife
Facebook: The Awakened Midwife
Offerings: https://linktr.ee/alicegiltrow
Get the Ultimate Guide to Birthing in Power here: https://tr.ee/5Zhgadw25b
Resources Mentioned:
* Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage by Rachel Reed
* Gabor Mate books
ABOUT ALICE
Alice Giltrow is a mother of 3, midwife and birth educator. Her unique experiences of the midwifery health care system led her to stepping away from traditional practice in 2019, when she launched her business as The Awakened Midwife. Alice primarily focuses her work on birth and parenting preparation alongside birth trauma counselling. Being able to work online means Alice has had clients from all over the world. Her flagship course, The Ultimate Guide to Birthing in Power has helped hundreds of families realise their potential for birth & parenting.
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