Birth Plans, Having a Doula, Creating a Healthy Pregnancy, Labour and Postpartum Experience with Shandelle Ferguson

<p>This week on the podcast I am joined by Shandelle Ferguson. Shandelle is a wife and mom to 3 children. She is also a birth and postpartum doula as well as a lactation counselor. Shandelle&#39;s goal is to provide compassionate support to families, where they are in life. She provides evidence-based information and helps birthing people and families make informed choices for all aspects of pregnancy, labour, postpartum and feeding.</p> <p> </p> <p>On this episode we talk about the benefits of having a doula, creating birth plans and what to consider when making one, and 3 things you can do to create a healthy pregnancy and labour experience. We also discuss tips for new moms and bonging with baby, navigating postpartum, and so much more!</p> <p> </p> <p>DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research.</p> <p>-------------------------------------</p> <p>Connect with Meghan: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancebymeghan/?hl=en">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@balancebymeghan">TikTok </a>| <a href="https://www.facebook.com/balancebymeghan">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.youtube.com/balancebymeghan">YouTube </a>| <a href="https://www.balancebymeghan.com/">Website</a></p> <p>To Email the Show: <a href="mailto:podcast@balancebymeghan.com">podcast@balancebymeghan.com</a></p> <p>Connect with Shandelle: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blossomandbirth/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://blossomandbirth.ca/">Website </a> </p> <p>-------------------------------</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/shop/meghanpherrill">Shop my Amazon Store Front</a> where I link all my favourite wellness, lifestyle, pregnancy, and beauty products and brands.</p> <p>----------------------------------</p> <p>Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/balancebymeghan">here</a> for my YouTube channel.</p> <p>---------------------------------