Your postpartum experience matters. In this episode, I’m joined by Hollie Hauptly, doula, Childbirth Educator, and CEO of Birth Boot Camp. Our conversation focuses on what to expect in the 4th trimester and how best to support yourself. We talk about what the 4th trimester is, and why your postpartum experience matters.

We discuss realistic expectations around baby care, expectations around the birthing parents physical, mental, and emotional experience, and differences in partners early parenting experience. Whether you are pregnant, have a newborn at home, or are thinking ahead to a future baby, I hope this episode gives you some insight and tips for a positive postpartum experience. And if neither of those options are you, then be sure to share with a friend who needs to hear this conversation.

About Hollie
Hollie began her journey as a doula and childbirth educator in 2010 after the birth of her first child. Her first birth lit a light in her that nothing else had and completely changed the course of her life. She completely changed career paths and signed up for a doula training just months later. She joined Birth Boot Camp in 2013 and is now the owner and CEO of Birth Boot Camp . Hollie has four amazing kids, delivered both in and out-of-hospital with midwives.
She is married to an amazing prenatal and pediatric chiropractor. Their lives and careers revolve around pregnancy and birth on a daily basis. Hollie also has a B.S. and M. Ed. In Education.

When she’s not working on projects for Birth Boot Camp or working with her own birth clients, Hollie loves to read! Her nightstand constantly has a stack of books she’s working her way through and she’s always listening to an audiobook when she can. She also enjoys sewing and quilting, playing D&D and board games with her family and friends, and hanging out with her husband.

Connect with Hollie and Birth Bootcamp
www.birthbootcamp.com
https://classes.birthbootcamp.com/your-birth-plan-blueprint
https://www.facebook.com/BirthBootCamp
https://www.instagram.com/birthbootcamp/
www.birthbootcamp.com/podcast

Resources related to this episode
Check out this blog on normal newborn sleep expectations:
https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2021/3/30/normal-newborn-sleep-whats-going-on-in-the-4th-trimester

Connect with Kim
Grab a free sleep myth busting guide and learn more about working with Kim:
https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/
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Facebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc

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