Team EBB's Chanté Perryman, Rikki Jenkins and Sara Ailshire are taking over the podcast to share their tips for transitioning home from the hospital and supporting new parents postpartum! Rikki, a seasoned childbirth educator, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Instructor Program Coordinator at EBB, stresses the importance of having a strong support system and being open about postpartum mental health. Sara, a Research Fellow at EBB, draws from cultural practices and her own journey into parenthood to discuss the importance of accepting help and cherishing special moments with a newborn. Together, with Chanté, Director of Programs at EBB, they remind us to celebrate the transition into parenthood and practice self-compassion during this transformative period.

 

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(00:04:59) New Beginnings: Homecoming Baby Celebration

(00:11:15) Building a Strong Postpartum Support System

(00:12:34) Postpartum Support through Meal Trains

(00:13:36) Setting Boundaries for Postpartum Support

(00:31:04) Multilingual Breastfeeding Support and Resources

(00:31:20) Partners' Support in Postpartum Hydration Plan

(00:41:04) Neglecting Self-Care: Early Postpartum Warning Signs

(00:46:48) Supportive Partner Role in Preventing Postpartum Depression

(00:50:30) Navigating Postpartum Mental Health Challenges

(00:53:28) Transformative Self-Compassion in Parenthood