139: Nurturing the Family with Jackie Kelleher

Guest:

Jackie Kelleher is the author of "Nurturing the Family: A Doula's Guide to Supporting New Families"

In this episode, we will cover:

• What the term "doula" really means and how it applies to helping a new family lay a strong foundation for themselves as they get started
• the expectation new mom's have of "getting back to myself again" and why women struggle so much with it
• "Doula tips" for new moms to set up your house and schedule in a way that is more supportive, efficient and realistic in those first weeks and months

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

• Link to Jackie's book "Nurturing the Family" in Amazon
• Link to Jackie's article: "Don't Call Me SuperMom"
• Link to Jackie's website: https://www.nurturingthedoula.com/

About Jackie Kelleher:

Jackie Kelleher has worked in the birth and early parenting field since 1995. 

Her career is a tapestry of family-support: doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, community organizer, author, doula trainer, and early parenting support group facilitator. 

The second edition of her book, "Nurturing the Family: A Doula's Guide to Supporting New Families" is written for anyone wanting to better understand the needs of new families.

Most importantly, she is mother to four lovely humans.