Ep. 48 The First-time Pregnant Mom and the New Mom Village

The mom village looks different these days. Families are now scattered across cities and countries, and those built-in networks of moms and aunties ​are harder to secure. The current world has made it harder to find the kind of support and security that other generations may have taken for granted, especially during this uniquely vulnerable experience of becoming a mother for the first time. As a first time mom today, it's nearly impossible to really prepare yourself for what lies ahead.Most of us are familiar with the first pregnancy path we've grown up hearing about​. We stock up on baby gear,  build a registry, set up the nursery, coordinate support for those first few days, choose a pediatrician, figure out daycare. All of these things matter. But they can absorb our attention and sometimes prevent us from seeing the bigger picture.We are stepping into a profound transformation, one that will shape the rest of our lives. ​It sounds daunting, but here's the empowering part: We have a voice in how that transformation unfolds. The way we direct our focus during our first pregnancy can profoundly influence our experience as mothers. ​M​y purpose today is to first, share some of what I've observed over the 20 years of working with first time pregnant and new moms​ - mainly the things that lead many of them to say, ​"no one told me it would be like this​."  Secondly, I wan​t offer alternative ways to approach the new motherhood journey so ​new moms don't feel this way. ​Finally, I wan​t to introduce ​m​y concept of the mom village​, The Mamistad Village, with the hope that you will join us or seek out one for yourself​ - because no app or registry can replace ​1) the value of sharing this journey with moms walking the same road ​o​r ​2) the wisdom of women who have been down this road before​, were inspired to learn more and are now back to guide us through​.A few timestamps:03:33 Why Moms Feel Blindsided16:49 Introducing The Mamistad Village20:06 Mental Health and Doulas21:36 Health Nutrition and Lactation25:23 Infant Health and CommunityVisit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes including all of those I mentioned today - and those I forgot to mention! Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.