How to Help When Visiting a New Mom

How to Help When Visiting a New Mom – Podcast Ep 21

Listen in as we talk about ways to support a new mom during visits — from thoughtful gestures to avoiding added pressure.

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Published November 12, 2019

by Nina Spears

The Baby Chick®: Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expert

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Becoming a new mother, whether it be your first baby or your sixth, is filled with so many emotions. Figuring out your new normal can take a minute as you recover from giving birth and get to know your new baby. People will be at your doorstep in no time, wanting to congratulate you and meet your baby. But sometimes, people aren’t necessarily thinking about what they can do to be helpful. If you know someone who has recently had a baby or you are currently expecting yourself, this episode is for you! Here’s how to help when visiting a new mom. 🙂

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Nina Spears The Baby Chick®: Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expert

Nina is The Baby Chick® and the Founder and CEO of Baby Chick®. She received her baby planning certification in early 2011 and began attending births that same year. Since then, Nina has received her birth doula and postpartum doula certifications from DONA International, her childbirth educator certification from ICEA, her Hynobabies Hypno-Doula certification, and her infant massage instructor certification from Loving Touch, among other certifications. Nina has used her knowledge and expertise to teach and support families during their pregnancies, at their births, and throughout their postpartum journeys for over 14 years.

Early in her career, Nina acquired her nickname from one of her birth doula clients, who lovingly referred to her as “The Baby Chick.” The “chick” who…

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