Ep178: Preparing for Parenthood with Lindsay Garrett LCSW

We talk a lot on this show about pregnancy and birth (of course!) but we don’t talk as much about what happens after that. That’s where today’s guest, Lindsay C. M. Garrett, LCSW comes in. An expert in the field of adoption, parent preparation, and child welfare, she has spent ten years supporting parents at The Gladney Center for Adoption. Her background may be in adoption but no matter how you choose to approach parenthood she’s got great practical advice that I know everyone can find useful. This episode can hopefully remind you that it’s ok to feel your feelings and reach out to your support system. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -How the challenges of adoption inspired Lindsay to focus her career on preparing parents to have children -Why it’s important to explore your fears leading up to parenthood -How establishing strong communication with your partner beforehand can help in coparenting later -What some specific strategies are for building a sustainable support system -What are some ideas for things you can ask for when you reach out for help -What it means to define your family’s mission statement and values   --- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode178 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Take a quick, fun labor pain quiz Our Sponsors: * Check out Ritual and get 25% off your first month! - https://ritual.com/DRNICOLE * Give Armoire a try and get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Just visit armoire.style/DRNICOLE * Head to AvocadoMattress.com today and save up to ten percent on certified organic mattresses. Dream of Better – for you and the planet. - https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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