78: FridayFree Talk: How To Set Boundaries with Your Family During the Holidays

78: FridayFree Talk: How To Set Boundaries with Your Family During the Holidays

Author: HeHe Stewart November 23, 2018 Duration: 20:02
The holidays is a time that senses are already heightened and the feeling of love is in the air. However, if you are an expectant parent, the holidays can bring on unwanted comments, unwelcomed belly rubs, and unsolicited advice. Join HeHe in today’s episode as she shares with you solid actions steps you can take to set healthy boundaries with family during this busy season. She is even diving into what to do when someone can’t respect a boundary you have set. If this is your first time being pregnant during the holidays, you will want to hear this episode before the next time that you go to Great Aunt Jo’s house. If you have someone in your life who is having a hard time respecting boundaries, pass this episode along to them as well. HeHe is sharing her thoughts on  “how to interact with pregnant people” just for those…pushy folk. Happy Friday, yal! 

Hosted by birth and newborn expert HeHe Stewart, The Birth Lounge Podcast creates a thoughtful conversation around the many paths through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. This podcast moves beyond simplistic advice to explore the wide spectrum of normal experiences, offering evidence-based insights alongside real stories from parents. HeHe, who founded Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, guides these discussions with a blend of professional knowledge and deep empathy, aiming to demystify the process and empower your choices. Each episode serves as a gathering place-a safe space where clinical expertise meets lived experience, covering topics that span education, family dynamics, physical fitness, holistic health, and parenting young children. You’ll find a supportive resource here, one that acknowledges the variables and nuances of bringing a child into the world and navigating the postpartum chapter. Tune in for honest dialogues that honor different perspectives, providing companionship and reliable information for your own journey. The goal is to leave you feeling more prepared, less alone, and confident in your unique path through parenthood, all within the supportive community of this podcast.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 432

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