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431: CEO Mama: Motherhood Advice I Ignored That Made Me a Happier Mom w/ Alex Wombwell-Povey (Share With All The New Mamas In Your Life!)
431: CEO Mama: Motherhood Advice I Ignored That Made Me a Happier Mom w/ Alex Wombwell-Povey (Share With All The New Mamas In Your Life!)
2024/11/2
the bossbabe podcast
Key Insights
Why did Natalie Ellis choose to ignore conventional parenting advice?
She found it didn't align with her personal experience and needed a more tailored approach to motherhood.
Why did Natalie feel the need to hire a night nurse?
She experienced a traumatic birth and needed rest to recover, ensuring she could be a well-rested and loving mother.
Why did Natalie and Alex find schedules beneficial for their parenting?
Schedules provided predictability and structure, helping them manage their time and reduce stress.
Why did Natalie and Alex choose to sleep train their babies?
Sleep training helped their babies develop healthy sleep habits, leading to happier, more rested babies and parents.
Why did Natalie and Alex feel it was important to be honest about their parenting support?
They wanted to normalize seeking help and reduce the pressure on new moms to do everything alone.
Chapters
Alex and Natalie discuss their experiences with newborn care, sharing unconventional advice they ignored. Alex prioritized her own rest with the help of a night nurse, while Natalie embraced co-sleeping. Both found their chosen methods beneficial for their well-being and their babies' development.
- Prioritizing rest and seeking help, such as hiring a night nurse, can be beneficial for both mother and child.
- Co-sleeping can be a positive experience for some families, while others find separate sleeping arrangements more suitable.
- It's important to find a routine and approach to newborn care that works best for each individual family, rather than strictly adhering to conventional advice.
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