
08 l 5 Things You Should Expect in Birth
08/04/23 • 16 min
Have you been worried about birth or wondered what it might be like? In this fun episode Bri & Felicia talk about 5 things you might not know about birth! From how different each mama's story can be, to how scary it was (or wasn’t), some stats on due dates, water breaking and how it feels (eek), and how the belly feels after. It’s a fun episode but full of some great things you might not have expected!
Topics Covered:
- Births
- Birth Plan
- Water Breaking (natural vs. manual)
- Going into labor
- Delivery
- How your body changes
- Trusting yourself
Don’t forget to tag us when you’re listening in! Share this with a mama who is getting ready for birth!
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Have you been worried about birth or wondered what it might be like? In this fun episode Bri & Felicia talk about 5 things you might not know about birth! From how different each mama's story can be, to how scary it was (or wasn’t), some stats on due dates, water breaking and how it feels (eek), and how the belly feels after. It’s a fun episode but full of some great things you might not have expected!
Topics Covered:
- Births
- Birth Plan
- Water Breaking (natural vs. manual)
- Going into labor
- Delivery
- How your body changes
- Trusting yourself
Don’t forget to tag us when you’re listening in! Share this with a mama who is getting ready for birth!
Thank you so much for joining us today . We’re so excited you’re taking this journey with us! They say it takes a village, welcome home mama!
Sign up for exclusive content!
Join our village:
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TikTok
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Threads
Leave us a voicemail
Buy us a coffee!
Email us @: [email protected]
Felicia’s Instagram: @Felicia_Sorby
Bri’s Instagram: @Brie.Rodriquez
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07 l Felicia’s Birth Story l Birth Trauma Awareness
Felicia shares her birth story in today’s episode! From pregnancy to postpartum, Felicia recalls all the details and what she learned from it all. While she is sharing for the first time, Felicia hopes this story will provide support, help, and inspiration to mother’s who have endured birth trauma.
Be mindful that memory loss is real and affects many who have experienced these things. Thank you.
!TRIGGER WARNING! : Mention of pregnancy, miscarriage, birth trauma, and anxiety.
Resources:
The Tea on Birth Trauma
Traumatic Childbirth & It’s Aftermath
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09 l How to Build Your Mom Village l A Guide to Finding Your Community
What happens when you combine the stress of motherhood with the challenges of feeling alone? Enter Nadine Steele - a mom, wife, and coach who's navigated these waters with grace and resilience, and now, she’s here to share her journey with us. Nadine is passionately devoted to helping mothers find joy in their roles while creating supportive communities around them.
We dive into an engaging conversation with Nadine about the importance of building your own Mom Village. Picture this: less stress, more support, and an environment filled with love and understanding. Sounds nice, doesn't it? Nadine shares how she went from being an isolated mother in a foreign country to creating a thriving network of supportive moms. She not only talks about her own experiences but also provides practical tips on setting boundaries and reaching out to other moms.
But we all know reaching out can be scary, right? What if you're rejected or judged? Fear not! The conversation takes a turn into the realm of confidence-building and overcoming fear of rejection. With Nadine’s expert guidance, we explore how to formulate a way to reach out that avoid sparking fear of rejection and increase the chances of getting a positive response. By the end of our chat, you'll feel empowered to create your own mom village, equipped with tools to build connections and foster a joy-filled journey through motherhood. Don’t miss out on this enlightening episode of Postpartum Confessions!
Nadine’s guide on “How to Ask For Help”
Connect with Nadine on Insta: @Nadinestille
Thank you so much for joining us today . We’re so excited you’re taking this journey with us! They say it takes a village, welcome home mama!
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Join our village:
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Threads
Leave us a voicemail
Buy us a coffee!
Email us @: [email protected]
Felicia’s Instagram: @Felicia_Sorby
Bri’s Instagram: @Brie.Rodriquez
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