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Episode Synopsis
Summary
Dr. Raylene Phillips, a neonatologist and President of the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH), discusses the first hour after birth - The Sacred Hour - and the impact of birth psychology on maternal and infant outcomes. She explains the nine stages of a baby finding the breast just after birth and the dangers of interrupting The Sacred Hour.
Dr. Phillips emphasizes the need to repair any emotional wounds caused by separation and highlights the importance of communication with the baby during pregnancy and after birth. She also shares information about APPPAH, such as Birth Psychology Month in March, and APPPAH's resources for professionals who work with families and for the families themselves.
Takeaways
The Sacred Hour after birth is a crucial time for bonding and attachment between parent and baby.
Interrupting The Sacred Hour can lead to emotional wounds and impact the mother-baby relationship.
Communication with the baby during pregnancy and during and after birth is important for establishing a strong connection.
Birth psychology plays a significant role in maternal and infant outcomes and should be prioritized in healthcare.
The Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) offers resources and education on birth psychology and is celebrating Birth Psychology Month in March.
Guest Special Offer for Listeners
Receive a 100%-free code to What Babies Want using code: Parenthood100
This innovative film (and panel discussion) is about the profoundly important and sacred opportunity we have in bringing children into the world.
Guest Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birth_psychology/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APPPAH
Website: www.birthpsychology.com
Birth Psychology Month: https://birthpsychology.com/bpm-2024/
Host Information
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
If you enjoyed this podcast, please help it succeed by Rating, Reviewing, Subscribing, and Downloading it on iTunes.
**THE PREPARED FOR PARENTHOOD PODCAST GIVEAWAY!**
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1. One of four autographed copies of my book, Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families,
2. Or one of two grand prizes of an autographed Preparing for Parenthood book and bookmark, an organic cotton onesie (with logo) for baby, a rubber giraffe teether, and a large Burt's Bees Milk and Honey lotion for the expectant or new parents,
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3. Get onto my email list if you aren't already by going to my website at preparedforparenthood.com and claiming a free PDF (found at the top of the Home page as yellow buttons). [I never provide my list to others, and you can unsubscribe at any time].
4. Send me an email with the screenshot photo and confirmation that you've signed up to be on my email list to: [email protected] to be entered to win! (If you do not want a book or grand prize and are only interested in the Amazon gift card, please note this in your email).
RESTRICTIONS:
*Grand prizes and books will be mailed in the US and Canada only. Amazon gift certificates will be sent via email.
*One entry will be randomly drawn per week from March 17th, 2024 - May 14th, 2024.
*Only one prize possible per entry.
* iTunes review must be at least three sentences long.
*Offer good only through May 14, 2024. Don't miss out at your chance to win!*
Dr. Raylene Phillips, a neonatologist and President of the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH), discusses the first hour after birth - The Sacred Hour - and the impact of birth psychology on maternal and infant outcomes. She explains the nine stages of a baby finding the breast just after birth and the dangers of interrupting The Sacred Hour.
Dr. Phillips emphasizes the need to repair any emotional wounds caused by separation and highlights the importance of communication with the baby during pregnancy and after birth. She also shares information about APPPAH, such as Birth Psychology Month in March, and APPPAH's resources for professionals who work with families and for the families themselves.
Takeaways
The Sacred Hour after birth is a crucial time for bonding and attachment between parent and baby.
Interrupting The Sacred Hour can lead to emotional wounds and impact the mother-baby relationship.
Communication with the baby during pregnancy and during and after birth is important for establishing a strong connection.
Birth psychology plays a significant role in maternal and infant outcomes and should be prioritized in healthcare.
The Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) offers resources and education on birth psychology and is celebrating Birth Psychology Month in March.
Guest Special Offer for Listeners
Receive a 100%-free code to What Babies Want using code: Parenthood100
This innovative film (and panel discussion) is about the profoundly important and sacred opportunity we have in bringing children into the world.
Guest Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birth_psychology/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APPPAH
Website: www.birthpsychology.com
Birth Psychology Month: https://birthpsychology.com/bpm-2024/
Host Information
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RHCyYa-ChfUN4xd6llDfQ
If you enjoyed this podcast, please help it succeed by Rating, Reviewing, Subscribing, and Downloading it on iTunes.
**THE PREPARED FOR PARENTHOOD PODCAST GIVEAWAY!**
You have a chance to win one of 10 amazing prizes!
1. One of four autographed copies of my book, Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families,
2. Or one of two grand prizes of an autographed Preparing for Parenthood book and bookmark, an organic cotton onesie (with logo) for baby, a rubber giraffe teether, and a large Burt's Bees Milk and Honey lotion for the expectant or new parents,
3. Or one of four $25 Amazon gift cards (for those whose kids are grown or who don't have children).
TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Rate, Review, Download, and Subscribe to the Prepared for Parenthood podcast on iTunes. (See appleid.apple.com for information if you don't use Apple)
2. Take a screenshot of your rate/review/subscribe/download on iTunes *Review must be at least three sentences long. Kindness and honesty are appreciated.*
3. Get onto my email list if you aren't already by going to my website at preparedforparenthood.com and claiming a free PDF (found at the top of the Home page as yellow buttons). [I never provide my list to others, and you can unsubscribe at any time].
4. Send me an email with the screenshot photo and confirmation that you've signed up to be on my email list to: [email protected] to be entered to win! (If you do not want a book or grand prize and are only interested in the Amazon gift card, please note this in your email).
RESTRICTIONS:
*Grand prizes and books will be mailed in the US and Canada only. Amazon gift certificates will be sent via email.
*One entry will be randomly drawn per week from March 17th, 2024 - May 14th, 2024.
*Only one prize possible per entry.
* iTunes review must be at least three sentences long.
*Offer good only through May 14, 2024. Don't miss out at your chance to win!*
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