Expert: Postpartum Doula, Ashleigh Borrie of Sacred Beginnings / the fourth trimester, nourishment, supporting mothers

Motherness

English - June 30, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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This episode is proudly sponsored by HolisticBaby, a positive support service for mothers and families that is holistic in its approach. They offer antenatal classes, lactation consultancy, coffee groups, free early pregnancy sessions, postnatal wellbeing support, baby sleep consultancy, and an infant first aid & CPR course. Visit holisticbaby.co.nz to book.

In this episode, I speak with Auckland-based postpartum doula, Ashleigh Borrie of Sacred Beginnings. Ashleigh's work is all about supporting mothers to have a calm, nurtured and respected fourth trimester whether they are entering motherhood for the first time, or with subsequent babies.

Today, we discuss her postpartum philosophy, the services she offers as a postpartum doula, the importance of nutrition for healing during this time, as well as her tips and advice for this sacred time in a mother's life.

The key message from Ashleigh’s work is that we all need and have the right to support as we transition into this new season of our life – whether that’s with a professional like Ashleigh or with the love from family or friends.

I hope you enjoy this episode and feel empowered to ask for the gentle, soul-fulfilling support that you deserve when your fourth trimester comes.

Resources mentioned:

The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood and Trusting Yourself and Your Body by Erica Chidi Cohen

Thank you so much again to HolisticBaby for supporting this episode of Motherness.

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