If you’re expecting your first baby and feeling unsure about what kind of support you’ll actually need after birth, this episode is the gentle guide you’ve been looking for. You might have a loving partner, a helpful family, and a stack of baby books on the go… but still find yourself wondering, what's normal? Is this okay? Why didn’t anyone tell me about this part?
In this week’s episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr. Renee White chats all about what postpartum care really looks like for first-time parents. She unpacks the role of a postpartum doula, what support can look and feel like in those hazy early days, and why this kind of care is not just a ‘nice to have’, it’s necessary.
As the founder of Fill Your Cup and a mum herself, Renee combines lived experience with evidence-based insight to show you what it means to feel held, informed, and confident as you step into motherhood.
You’ll hear about:
- What doulas actually do (and how they’re different from midwives)
- Real-life examples of what postpartum support can look like
- How a doula can support not just mums, but partners too
- Why first-time parents often feel overwhelmed and how to find your footing
- What makes Fill Your Cup Doulas unique and how they support your whole family
This episode is a loving reminder that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Support is out there, and it’s designed to help you feel less overwhelmed and more like you in this brand-new season.
Resources and Links: 📲 Want to chat more about this? Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_
🌐 Want to learn more about Dr Renee White and explore Fill Your Cup Doula services
🍪If you want to gobble up our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies, look no further!
💛 Explore postpartum support, download the free Quickie Guide, browse the Mama Menu or book a doula, these are all available at ifillyourcup.com
🎧 Want to hear Renee’s birth story? Listen to Episode 3: Dealing with Pregnancy and Postpartum When You're a Type A Personality
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Disclaimer: The information on this podcast presented by the Fill Your Cup is not a substitute for independent professional advice.
Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.
