The importance of birth, postpartum, and lactation support for Moms w/ Jennifer Evans
Description
In this episode, we have Jennifer Evans, birth and postpartum doula, and a certified lactation educator counselor. She is also a wife and mother to two young boys who also homeschools her older son. Jennifer narrates how she made a career change from fashion to birthing after becoming a mother. She explains the process of becoming a doula and a lactation consultant that she partook to help women, especially in the black community.
Jennifer takes us through the role of a doula, the misconceptions around it, and which between the hospital and a birth center you should consider. She also debunks some of the misconceptions around breastfeeding that women should be aware of if they are currently breastfeeding or if they plan to in the future. Listen in to learn the importance of postpartum care that should be taken into serious consideration, but is often ignored.
Are you breastfeeding, or planning to in the future? Jennifer debunks some of the misconceptions around the loving act that you have to be aware of.
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