24. Shalin's Wisdom: Prenatal Community and Love, Preparing for Postpartum, Accepting Help, and Living Passionately

Today we dive deep into the transformational journey of motherhood with the radiant Shalin Butterworth, a mom of two, birth & postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and mentor extraordinaire.

Shalin opens up about her two unique birth experiences, the importance of embracing support prenatally and in postpartum, and the enchanting chaos of motherhood. She reminds us it's okay to say "yes" to help (and encourages it!) and shares her personal mantra: Living life with a zealous passion.

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00:00 Insights on postpartum care and importance.

05:13 Becoming a mom rocked my world.

15:08 Grateful for close-to-hoped-for birth experience.

18:35 Intense childbirth experience, delayed connection with baby.

24:08 Initial breastfeeding challenges, abundant colostrum, and solitude.

29:05 Struggling to adjust to life post-pregnancy.

33:59 Desire for another child after diving into doula work.

38:44 Maintaining unique pregnancy journey, involving family joy.

44:11 Unexpectedly woke to my water breaking.

51:46 Unexpected home birth experience was perfect.

55:15 Smooth recovery, mindful of stitches and movement.

01:03:30 Utilized "be her village" for support services.

01:05:38 Mother blessing instead of traditional baby shower.

01:13:04 Parenting struggles and letting go of perfection.

01:15:42 Family support, challenges, and reading habits emphasized.

Shalin's Resources:

• Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/

• Body Ready Method (movement programs to stay active, strong, pain-free, and overall healthy from pregnancy, birth, and postpartum): https://bodyreadymethod.com/

• Be Her Village (baby & mama registry for services): https://behervillage.com/

Connect with Shalin:

Website: https://www.sozenbirth.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sozenbirth/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sozenbirthservices/