In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, I welcome back Courtney, who shares her journey from 27 to nearly 39 weeks of pregnancy. The conversation covers the emotional and practical preparations for childbirth and early parenting, including the importance of open communication with her partner, managing household responsibilities, and preparing for the baby’s arrival. Courtney discusses the challenges and strategies of colostrum harvesting, the significance of maintaining a support network, and the emotional aspects of becoming a parent, especially with family far away. The episode emphasizes the importance of planning, flexibility, and communication to navigate the transition to parenthood.
In this episode of the podcast we talk about:
- Courtney shares her experiences and preparations from 27 weeks of pregnancy, highlighting the importance of communication with her partner.
- Practical aspects like managing household tasks and preparing for the baby’s arrival.
- Courtney discusses her initial challenges and eventual success with colostrum harvesting.
- Emotional readiness for parenthood, especially with Courtney’s family being far away.
- The need for flexibility, planning, and maintaining a support network during the transition to parenthood.
Sound bites from this episode:
“It’s literally just that. Removing fear from the equation and just focusing on positive thoughts.”
“One of the big things that we’ve had around is on the list is just lowering expectations of the house, of just general tidiness. Like, it’s gonna be messy and that’s okay.”
“I think the biggest thing is just making sure we’re on the same team.”
“If the partner knows they need 15 minutes to decompress before they go from work to home, pull over somewhere and go for a 15-minute walk.”
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