Embracing Postpartum Emotions with Emily Finnell

Embracing Postpartum Emotions with Emily Finnell

Author: Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach December 2, 2024 Duration: 52:10
Send us Fan Mail Emily Finnell returns to the podcast, sharing her deeply personal and emotional journey through the postpartum phase of motherhood. With a background as a certified HeartMath coach and former special education teacher, Emily opens up about the emotional turbulence she faced post-C-section, grappling with isolation, self-doubt, and societal pressures that often push new mothers to "bounce back" too quickly. Through candid conversations, we explore how connecting with one's own...

There’s a unique space between the raw, personal stories of birth and the clinical advice often given, and that’s exactly where you’ll find Birth Journeys: Birth Stories and Birth Education for Moms & Pregnant Individuals. Hosted by Kelly Hof, a labor nurse and prenatal coach with a background in transformational coaching, this podcast is built on the understanding that knowledge and shared experience are the foundations of confidence. Each episode delves into real, unfiltered birth narratives that cover a vast spectrum of outcomes-from straightforward deliveries to more complex scenarios-illuminating the true realities of bringing a new life into the world. But it doesn’t stop at storytelling. Kelly uses her expertise as a BSN, RN to weave in practical education, helping to demystify the process and address the many physical and mental questions that arise. The result is a resource that fosters genuine healing and builds trust, moving beyond fear to create a sense of preparedness and transparency. Whether you’re seeking solace in another’s story or actionable insights for your own path, this podcast meets you where you are, offering a compassionate blend of evidence-based guidance and profound human connection.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Birth Journeys: Birth Stories and Birth Education for Moms & Pregnant Individuals
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Duration: 46:15
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Duration: 32:53
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Duration: 1:03:03
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Duration: 1:22:11
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Duration: 46:54
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Duration: 35:10
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