Postpartum, Grief, and The Mental Load – with Lo Mansfield

In this episode, I sit down with Lo Mansfield, a specialty certified OB nurse who has spent her career in labor and postpartum, and the teacher and face behind the Labor Mama community courses and resources.    Together, we discuss the intricacies of postpartum and the power of how resources and knowledge can change our experiences.    In this episode, we cover:    The feeling of grief in pregnancy and child birth   The importance of having a support system and receiving help in postpartum  How to acknowledge and have grace for your own change on the parenting journey   The ability to have an empowered and knowledgeable birth experience  Responding to fear in the labor process  How to practice pain with purpose   Recognizing postpartum mental health challenges and implementing accountability      EPISODE LINKS:   The Labor Mama Instagram  The Labor Mama Website       Looking for more? Join me in my online teachings so you can feel like a team again     Get intentional with your partner and reconnect with small actions every day with 28 Days of Love    Ready to learn how to repair? Take my FREE masterclass       Looking to improve your relationship? Join me in my online program, Be Connected   Deepen your Connection with your Partner: 100 Questions to Connect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices