How supportive/involved has your partner been in your pregnancy or during birth? *One of the most crucial things, IMO, is a partner who is both physically and emotionally supportive throughout the pregnancy, birth and post Partum period. I know it seems like it goes without saying that this is super important and seems like it would be an obvious thing but I’ve heard several stories lately, (and experienced myself), some spouse/partners that were Less than helpful or supportive… or too overboard or trying to micro manage everything, so much that they were a joy-suck! Why is this? - they just don’t know what/how to be supportive in this new role? - they have their own priorities? - Overwhelmed with all the new info and not sure where they fit in - They just can’t even begin to understand, all the various changes happening in our bodies, hormones, emotions etc. I’d love to know your opinion on this topic or share your personal story if you feel comfortable doing so… :)

Everyone has their own opinion on being pregnant, and I’d like to know yours… How do you feel about being pregnant?

Do/did you have them? And any food aversions? When I was pregnant with my son, I didn’t really have any food aversions- everything just tasted bland! Except Mac & cheese! It was my staple comfort food especially in the first trimester when nothing else tasted good or sat right in my stomach. This week on the coffee chat I would love to get to know more about your nutritional habits during pregnancy and offer some guidance to any questions you may have on this topic.

Congratulations to member (and my sister) @Emily Darga on the birth of her Baby Girl! 💕🎀 When/if you feel comfortable sharing your birthing story, just start a new comment and select “chat” as the category. 💕 I look forward to working with you as your virtual post Partum doula 🥰

Sorry mama's. I waited on the zoom for 25 mins and no one joined. So I ended the call. We will catch up next week. : ) Hope to see you there! The next coffee chat will be Weds 9/24 at 9am