When You Have a Baby: An Interview on Prenatal and Postpartum Support with Alise Marsh




Soul Care for the New Mom show

Summary: If you’ve been following me on my motherhood journey for some time, then you probably know that I am a HUGE fan of all things birth, which is why the conversation you’re about to listen to with my new friend Alise Marsh was such a special treat for me! Alise is a wife, mama, childbirth educator, doula, and fellow podcaster, and she has so much wisdom and experience when it comes to childbirth, educating and advocating for yourself in birth, and taking care of yourself postpartum. I love hearing how she’s using her passion and knowledge to equip and empower women, and I just know you will, too! In today’s episode, Alise and I chat about: - her journey through the world of birth as a mom, childbirth educator, and doula - the importance of educating yourself on your labor and birth choices - the role of a doula and why women may want one during their labor - the struggle and importance of finding a community of support as a new mom - her best wisdom for how new moms can take care of themselves after birth - resources for women who need physical or emotional support in the postpartum period Meet Alise: Alise Marsh is an ICEA certified childbirth educator and doula (ICCE, ICBD), who has been equipping and empowering women through birth work for the last 6 years. She is the host of the Perfectly, Wonderfully Made Podcast, creator of the Your Best Birth online childbirth course, and currently resides in Washington with her husband Jeff and her two little ones, Monroe (5) & Indiana (3). Resources Mentioned: Your Best Birth Course: https://alisemarsh.teachable.com/p/your-birth-class Free 6 Day Childbirth Course: https://www.alisemarsh.com/bestbirth Perfectly, Wonderfully Made Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perfectly-wonderfully-made/id1281408087?mt=2 Alise Marsh’s Website: https://www.alisemarsh.com/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/ Follow Alise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectlywonderfullymade/ Follow Alise on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourbirthclass/ Get my FREE 10 Declarations for the Anxious Mama, your go-to guide for taking your anxious thoughts captive and replacing them with CONFIDENCE and PEACE: http://www.soulcareforthenewmom.com/declarations Learn more about my Mom Empowered coaching program and how I empower moms with the mindset + strategy to ditch their anger and break free from anxiety: http://www.soulcareforthenewmom.com/coaching I want to hear from you! Don’t forget to leave a review and share how Soul Care for the New Mom has been an encouragement to you! Pssst… this also helps more moms discover the podcast so they can be encouraged, too!