In this episode Shelley chats with Bearing Wonder founder Sophie Jeffries. Sophie is a qualified postpartum doula, pilates instructor, shiatsu therapist and mother of two who loves supporting mothers throughout pregnancy and after birth. She does this by nurturing mama bodies with soothing bodywork and healthy, happy movement, helping women to befriend their body with kindness and reverence.
In this episode you'll learn about:
- what the fourth trimester is and why it is so important for Mothers to get support during this time
- why resting is incredibly important in the post partum period and how to incorporate it
- why listening to your unique body is different for everybody during healing and recovery post birth
- what the five universal postpartum care principles are and how to use them to encourage the physical healing
- what conversations you should be having with your partner and wider support network when it comes time to welcome home a new baby
If you are wanting to move beyond the traditional conversations around parenting and dive into a world where children are seen and heard, and parents feel supported and less alone then this podcast is for you!
Continue the conversation with Shelley here:
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Find Sophie Jeffries from Bearing Wonder here:
https://bearingwonder.com/
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This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being
