In this episode, we will talk about the importance of the first forty days postpartum and how to honor them with birth/postpartum doula and student midwife Nilo, from Handheldbirths. In today's society we often get to rush through our postpartum period. In traditional societies, these first forty days are considered sacred and a time for mother and child to bond with each other. It's also a period of rest for the mother to allow her body to recover from birth and to get used to her new identity: a mother.

In this Mama Talk, we’ll delve into:

• Nilo’s own birth work journey while being a mother
• how and why the postpartum traditions have been lost
• why the first forty days postpartum are so important
• what to do and not to do, what to eat and not to eat and so much more!

This episode is meant to inform (new) moms about the sacredness of the first forty days and to encourage them (if possible) to take it easy and slowly. It's a time of rest, bonding, healing and transition.
Nilo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handheldbirths/?hl=en

About the host
Adela is a first-time mom who hosts motherhood circles in Cairo to support moms in their motherhood journey and to share knowledge on parenthood. She has a passion for psychology and early child development, which she shares everything about on this podcast and on her Instagram.

Adela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamahood.andme/?hl=en
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamatalk_thepodcast/?hl=en

In this episode, we will talk about the fundamentals of breastfeeding during the early days with certified lactation consultant, Emily, from Mothermilklactation. For new moms, navigating breastfeeding in those initial weeks can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be.

In this Mama Talk, we’ll delve into:

• what a deep latch is and recognizing signs of a well-latched baby
• the most common breastfeeding challenges in the early days
• debunking the most believed myths about breastfeeding
• unveiling the importance of the 12-week milestone in the breastfeeding journey and so much more!

This episode is meant to inform moms and instill contentment and confidence in their ability to breastfeed their babies.
Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothermilklactation/?hl=en

About the host
Adela is a first-time mom who hosts motherhood circles in Cairo to support moms in their motherhood journey and to share knowledge on parenthood. She has a passion for psychology and early child development, which she shares everything about on this podcast and on her Instagram.

Adela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamahood.andme/?hl=en
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamatalk_thepodcast/?hl=en

In this episode, we will talk about body positivity after giving birth with pre - and postnatal fitness coach Heike from Momazing By Heike. Our bodies change a lot during and after pregnancy. Social media and the "bouncing back" culture affect many moms and make it difficult for them to accept their new bodies.

We will talk about how exercising contributed to Heike's positive birth.
What changes does our body go through after giving birth?
What are the tips and tricks on how to incorporate movement into our busy schedule?
What is Heike's number one advice on loving and accepting our postpartum body and so much more!

This episode is meant to inform moms about the best way to support their postpartum body during, and after, the recovery period. As moms, we might not always find the time consistently to exercise, so a few tips and tricks are also shared to exercise certain muscles of our body while we are just doing our daily activities ;).

Heike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momazing_by_heike/?hl=en

About the host
Adela is a first-time mom who hosts motherhood circles in Cairo to support moms in their motherhood journey and to share knowledge on parenthood. She has a passion for psychology and early child development, which she shares everything about on this podcast and on her Instagram.

Adela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamahood.andme/?hl=en
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamatalk_thepodcast/?hl=en