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Today's guest is Carleigh Joseph-Olivas, a licensed perinatal social worker, full spectrum doula, maternal mental health therapist, and parenting coach. Her passion for supporting women and families through the profound transformations of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period makes her the perfect expert to guide us through today's topic.

This two part episode focuses on the emotional journey of pregnancy, delivery,and postpartum, particularly when faced with medical complexities. Emily and Carleigh explore the grief that often arises when childbirth does not go as planned while emphasizing the importance of trusting oneself and fostering community support for parents.

Part 1:
• Understanding the grief associated with unplanned childbirth experiences
• The importance of nurturing mothers alongside their newborns

Part 2 (start at 31 minute mark):
• Rebuilding trust following negative medical experiences
• Techniques for parents to express and process emotions
• Encouraging community support and reaching out for help
• Reclaiming one's inner voice as a tool for navigating parenting challenges
• The role of parents as fierce advocates for their children

About Carleigh Jospeh-Olivas
As owner and founder of Nurtured Roots Doula and Family Services, Carleigh has established a practice that answers the question that inspires her work, ‘Everyone wants to hold the baby. Who holds the mother?” Her previous work in providing supportive counseling and connection to resources for parents of children with medical complexities impacts the scope of her dedicated service to families beyond the labor room. With a deep commitment to ‘restoring the village’, Carleigh is determined to build a supportive network that nurtures the well-being of mothers, strengthens family bonds, and fosters a healthy start for infants and children. By addressing the emotional, mental, and social needs of parents, she aims to create a safe and empowering environment where families can thrive together.

A future midwife and fierce advocate for maternal health initiatives, Carleigh envisions a world where birthing and parenting is an empowering and deeply connected experience. Through her work, Carleigh is dedicated to educating, supporting, and addressing disparities in maternal care while honoring the emotional and spiritual bonds between mothers and their children.

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