In this episode of the Slow Postpartum Podcast, I explore the vital role of partners during the sacred weeks following the birth of a baby.

Postpartum is a time of deep physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation for new mothers, and when partners understand how to support this journey with presence, protection, and practical care, it can make all the difference.

We’ll talk about what a "slow postpartum" really means, and how partners can help create a calm and nurturing sanctuary for rest, bonding, and healing. I’ll share practical ways partners can step into this role with love and confidence, including supporting emotional wellbeing, managing visitors, advocating for the mother’s needs, and also tending to their own transition into parenthood.

I’ll also acknowledge that not every new parent has a partner’s support, and how building a village of care becomes even more essential in those cases.

Suppose you're preparing for your own postpartum, supporting a loved one, or working with families as a birth professional. In that case, this episode will offer ideas, encouragement, and gentle guidance to help make the early weeks after birth as peaceful and healing as possible.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the “slow postpartum” approach involves
• Why partner support is essential to postpartum healing
• Practical ways partners can help with rest, nourishment, and emotional recovery
• How to advocate for the mother's space and needs after birth
• Tips for partners to care for themselves while supporting the new family
• Why building a village of support is crucial when partner support isn't available

If you’d like my support to plan for your own slow, soulful, and truly supported postpartum, I'd love to be there for you. Find out more at slowpostpartum.com or connect with me @slowpostpartum. I work with parents all over the world to help them thrive, not just survive, in the early weeks after birth. As well as training and mentoring doulas and birth professionals in my slow postpartum methods.

Thank you for listening — and until next time, go gently, and go slowly.

With love

Jojo