HHP10 | Navigating the 4th Trimester with Guest Jocelyn Wells, Postpartum Doula

In today’s episode, we are talking about navigating the 4thtrimester of pregnancy!

My wonderful guest today is Jocelyn Wells, a postpartum doula based out of Guelph, Ontario. As a mom of two young girls, she is familiar with the challenges new parents face during the postpartum period. Drawing on her experiences and her formal training in postpartum support, breastfeeding, and maternal mental health she is inspired to help families thrive in the transition to parenthood and set them up for success.

In today’s episode:

• Jocelyn’s journey and why she does what she does
• Planning a wedding vs. planning a marriage
• A women’s body knows how to grow a baby
• Defining 4th Trimester
• Tips for surviving the 4th trimester
• Importance of Baby Wearing and how to get started
• Expectations during the postpartum
• What does newborn care look like
• Hormonal changes postpartum
• Defining the baby blues
• Defining postpartum mood disorders and what are the red flag signs and symptoms
• Defining postpartum psychosis
• Good moms have scary thoughts
• Where to get support if you suspect a postpartum mood disorder
• Postpartum tops for new parents
• Quick and Easy postpartum recipes
• What is a postpartum doula and what are their roles
• Jocelyn’s Postpartum Plan
• What does postpartum support look like

Goodies from today's episode:

*****Fourth Trimester Plan E-Book******* Great baby shower gift for first-time parents

Website: www.jocelynwellsdoula.com

Connect with Guest: Jocelyn Wells, Postpartum Doula

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Email: info@jocelynwellsdoula.com

Connect with host: Dr. Antoinette Falco, ND

Download your copy of Post-pill Guidebook

Website: www.antoinettefalco.com

Instagram: @drantoinettefalco

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