Episode 188 The Unseen Village: Finding and Offering Postpartum Support with Madison Fugere
This episode of the Milk Making Minutes podcast features a conversation with postpartum doula Madison, who shares her insights on supporting families in the postpartum period, including addressing mental health issues and offering practical help. She discusses the importance of understanding the mental health aspect of postpartum care, and strategies for supporting new mothers facing challenges such as anxiety and the need for self-identity. Madison and Lo provide advice on navigating the lack of access to postpartum care, utilizing gift registries or insurance when possible, and the benefits of virtual support and memberships. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of understanding the challenges of breastfeeding or pumping and how she supports families in making the best feeding choices for them. 00:00 The Struggle of Providing Postpartum Support00:41 Introducing Madison: A Postpartum Doula's Journey03:18 The Role of a Postpartum Doula in Mental Health Support06:15 Navigating Postpartum Anxiety with Professional Support08:47 Creative Solutions for Accessing Postpartum Doula Services11:43 Membership and Virtual Support: Expanding Access to Postpartum Care19:02 Breastfeeding Challenges and Support Strategies22:12 Empowering Families to Make Informed Feeding Decisions29:24 The Importance of Prenatal Education and Partner Support37:17 Final Thoughts on Achieving Baby Feeding GoalsBook a lactation consultation today or reach out to be on the podcast! https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!Make your voice heard on The Milk Making Community Group on Facebook!To purchase books about breastfeeding, birth, or parenting that I love and help support the show, go here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.