The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer

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Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 138: The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer

So here’s what happens when a seasoned birth doula becomes a first-time mom. Carson Meyer, a sought-after doula and founder of clean beauty company C & The Moon, joins us to share her personal journey into motherhood.

Navigating new motherhood

With years of experience supporting parents through birth and postpartum, Carson brings a unique perspective on what she thought she knew versus what she learned firsthand. In this episode, we talk about the realities of postpartum recovery, lessons from home birth, and the balance of caring for yourself while caring for a newborn.

Whether you’re planning your birth or adjusting to life with a new baby, Carson’s insights will help you feel more prepared, supported, and seen.

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Carson Meyer, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Author

“Just like your baby is learning everything for the first time, so are you. You and your baby are growing together.”
— Carson Meyer, Doula & Author

 

Full Show Notes

  1. Birth Doula’s Unexpected Journey [00:00:00]

  2. Balancing New Motherhood & Self-Care [00:01:04]

  3. Unveiling Postpartum Food Secrets [00:03:42]

  4. Rewriting Postpartum Expectations [00:08:29]

  5. Home Birth Realities & Misconceptions [00:23:20]

  6. Evolving Identities in Parenthood [00:29:51]

Selected links

Connect with Carson Meyer carson-meyer.com | candthemoon.com | Instagram

Carson’s book Growing Together: Doula Wisdom & Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth & Early Motherhood

Learn more A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters)How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a BabyPostpartum Soups and Stews Collection (including Carson’s Chicken Seaweed Soup)

Resources HelloGaia Parenting CopilotFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother

Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

Episode Transcript

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