Babies and Boundaries – Details, episodes & analysis

Birth and postpartum is a sacred space. Protecting your peace before, during, and after birth can make all the difference in the start of your motherhood journey. Emily, a Birth Doula from Colorado, joins me today to discuss what boundaries should be considered for labor and postpartum!

00:00 intro/Emily’s story

02:31 why do boundaries matter in birth and postpartum

05:00 boundaries in the weeks leading up to birth

08:29 boundaries during labor

12:30 boundaries in the weeks after birth

25:02 outro/Emily’s info

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Trigger warning: this episode contains stories and discussions about children being s*xually abused.

Mel Watson is a child s*xual abuse survivor and former prison officer who is using her Instagram platform to help spread awareness and education on s*xual abuse. She joins me today to discuss how we can protect our children from abuse and grooming, how child predators are treated in prison, and more!

00:00 intro/Mel’s story

02:51 how child predators are treated in prison

05:20 do predators deserve a second chance

06:23 what is grooming

09:10 forced affection from family members

10:56 sleepovers

13:17 early exposure to p*rnography 

15:51 what to do if you have a bad feeling about a family member but your partner doesn’t see it

18:32 what’s the best way to protect our children against abuse

24:27 being a “helicopter parent”

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DeeDee from More Than Grand is on a mission to help grandparents step into their new role and form healthy relationships with their grandchildren and their parents. In this episode, we discuss the importance of healthy grandparent relationships and how to navigate struggles with your child's grandparents. Find DeeDee and her resources at: https://www.morethangrand.com Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Be sure to follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550895489518&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: @organicallymaddie TikTok: @organicallymaddie

Stephanie DeFilippis, LCSW, PMH-C is a licensed clinical social worker and a certified perinatal mental health clinician. She is the founder of Crescent Moon Therapy, a maternal mental health therapy practice located in Illinois. She joins me today to talk about navigating the holidays, how to effectively set a boundary, and all things perinatal mental health. She is an amazing therapist with so much knowledge to share! I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

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Setting boundaries with family regarding your baby is always a good idea, but speaking up for ourselves and our boundaries is not always easy. It's definitely not easy when people have a poor reaction to our boundaries. In this episode, we talk about some methods of communication for boundaries and how to deal with people who gaslight, manipulate, or disregard our boundaries. Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Be sure to follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550895489518 Instagram: @organically.maddie TikTok: @organicallymaddie

Some moms feel pressured to leave their children with family members before they feel ready for that. In this video, we discuss how to handle this situation and I discuss why I think pushing for alone time with a child can be a red flag. Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Be sure to follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550895489518 Instagram: @organically.maddie TikTok: @organicallymaddie

It never fails that when I talk about boundaries I get the comment "this is why you guys don't have a village" or "don't push away your village". In this episode, I touch on why I don't think boundaries will push your village away. I also discuss the concept of a village and why it can't coexist with toxic family.

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Many moms are put in a situation where someone mistreats them, whether that's verbal disrespect or passive aggressive comments, and then this person turns around and wants to have babysitting privileges or to play a significant role in their child's life. In this episode we discuss different types of mistreatment, and what you should do about them.

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I used to think I was the only mom who didn't feel ready to leave her baby. But after connecting with so many of you on social media, I realized I am not alone in this! In this episode we discuss why it's so normal and natural to not want to be separated from your baby.

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Thank you so much for your support!

Getting on the same page with your partner about boundaries regarding your baby can be challenging! Especially if there is a complicated mother-in-law situation. My husband joins me to discuss these issues and gives advice to couples who are dealing with this.

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