Knock on Parenthood

This week Courtney chats with Teela Tomassetti from the Instagram account The Tea on Birth Trauma. Teela is a registered provisional psychologist, doctoral student, and mom. This is a great episode filled with great insight from Teela as she explains with birth trauma is, how to start to heal and shares parts of her story with her own traumatic birth.  As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week Courtney chats with Dr. Shahana Alibhai. Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a Professional Speaker, Family Physician, and Mental Health Expert. She has worked with a multitude of national organizations including the University of British Columbia, Scotiabank, and Remax to help the audience gain more clarity into their mental health. As a lead physician at one of British Columbia's largest youth health centers, much of Dr. Shahana's career is focused on those struggling with their mental health. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week Courtney and Steven are learning about the PreeMe + You app created by Dr. Yaya Ren. Dr. Yaya Ren is a medical anthropologist and social entrepreneur passionate about creating systems that nurture meaningful connections in healthcare. As a Fulbright scholar, she conducted fieldwork with NICU families and medical teams in Taiwan and United States--documenting their joys and challenges, and capturing their wisdom to share with others. She is passionate about creating technologies that create and nurture meaningful in-person interactions. Her work and deep insights have been applied to a wide range of areas including health care, consumer culture, mobile technology applications, education, and community building. Her social science work has been recognized by the Sloan Foundation Award, National Science Foundation, Ford Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Fulbright-Hayes Foundation. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week Courtney chats with MJ from the Instagram account The Biggest Ask. She shares how her journey with surrogacy started, after losing her son, Luca, after his early birth due to preeclampsia at 25 weeks MJ talks about everything to do with surrogacy, the financial aspect, mental, emotional, and relationships with surrogates and intended parents.  To learn more about MJ and The Biggest Ask follow on Instagram here and the website here. And you can access her free guide here. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we have a very special guest, and our most requested guest, Jess from Only You Podcast. Courtney and Jess have a lot in common with each other being both preeclampsia survivors and NICU moms and they discuss how experiencing preeclampsia and the NICU changed them as parents. Jess discusses how she knew she was one and done and gives advice for others who are deciding to have another child or not.  You can listen to Jess's podcast Only You wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also follow her Instagram page here.  As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month! This week Courtney has a conversation with Liz and Victoria after Health after preeclampsia. Liz is a HELLP & Preeclampsia survivor and twin mom who works with the 140 over 90 Run. Victoria is a postpartum preeclampsia survivor who is the founder of the 140 over 90 Run. Victoria also had another pregnancy after preeclampsia (preeclampsia-free!) and shares some insight on how she made that decision and how that pregnancy went. Both Victoria and Liz openly share the struggles of health after preeclampsia. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Preeclampsia is near and dear to my heart since I am a preeclampsia survivor. 3 years ago at the end of May is when I gave birth to my daughter early due to preeclampsia. So this month has all kinds of meaning for me. This episode I am sharing the audio of this year's survivor video. If you would like to watch the video, it is over on my YouTube Channel, my Instagram or Facebook pages. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

After four years of infertility, Heather Evans began her motherhood journey in 2013 when her twins, Hannah and Gavin, were born at 24 weeks, 1-day gestation. At just 1.5 pounds each, the twins were immediately intubated and remained on ventilators for seven weeks. They battled brain hemorrhages, infections, constant respiratory distress, feeding dysfunction, and more. They were in the NICU for 122 days, coming home on oxygen and apnea monitors one day before their four-month birthday. In addition to being a special needs parent and a NICU mama veteran, Heather is also a pelvic health physical therapist, focusing on treating women during pregnancy and post-partum. She has written two books" "Learning to Breathe" which describes Hannah and Gavin's NICU journey in order to provide hope to other parents, and "The NICU Mama Survival Guide" which uses her knowledge as a pelvic health physical therapist to guide women through their post-partum journey while caring for a baby in the NICU. Social media: @heatherevansdpt for all things pelvic floor @learningtobreathebook for all things about my family, our NICU stay, and my books! If you would like to purchase Heather's books click the following links to purchase Learning to Breathe The NICU Mama Survival Guide As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

After four years of infertility, Heather Evans began her motherhood journey in 2013 when her twins, Hannah and Gavin, were born at 24 weeks, 1-day gestation. At just 1.5 pounds each, the twins were immediately intubated and remained on ventilators for seven weeks. They battled brain hemorrhages, infections, constant respiratory distress, feeding dysfunction, and more. They were in the NICU for 122 days, coming home on oxygen and apnea monitors one day before their four-month birthday. In addition to being a special needs parent and a NICU mama veteran, Heather is also a pelvic health physical therapist, focusing on treating women during pregnancy and post-partum. She has written two books" "Learning to Breathe" which describes Hannah and Gavin's NICU journey in order to provide hope to other parents, and "The NICU Mama Survival Guide" which uses her knowledge as a pelvic health physical therapist to guide women through their post-partum journey while caring for a baby in the NICU. Social media: @heatherevansdpt for all things pelvic floor @learningtobreathebook for all things about her family, her NICU stay, and her books If you would like to purchase Heather's books click the following links to purchase Learning to Breathe The NICU Mama Survival Guide As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week Courtney chats with Ashley Janousek who is a postpartum eclampsia survivor. Ashley shares her story with postpartum eclampsia and how she was diagnosed. She also shares her mental health struggles postpartum she had as a result of having PTSD from her experience. If you would like to connect with Ashley, she communicates via email. Her email is amoats90@gmail.com. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we chat with Katie from Blooming Littles. Katie is a NICU occupational therapist who is also a mom. She shares her unique perspective as a provider in the NICU as well as being a NICU mom herself. Katie tells us what an occupational therapist does in the NICU. We discuss how having a baby in the NICU can be difficult for parents. She also shares what parents can do to help their NICU baby while in the NICU and once the baby comes home. Katie provides lots of information on her website as well as her Instagram account about NICU babies and their development. She shares ways parents can help their baby both in and after the NICU. You can learn more about Katie and what she does on her website, Blooming Littles, and Instagram. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

We're back! It has been nearly 6 months since we have put out a new episode. But life got crazy for us and we share about it in this short re-introduction episode. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. If you would like to be a listener supporter, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we talk with Amanda from Honest as a Mother podcast. She shares her insights on what the transition from 1 kid to 2 kids was like for her as well as postpartum mental health. We get into a discussion about postpartum mental health in society and how there should be more support for mothers as well as their partners after birth. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we are chatting with Riley from Postpartum Brain. Riley is studying marriage and family therapy and is a mom herself. She created her website as a way to help new moms prepare for all the mental health challenges postpartum can bring. Check out Riley's Postpartum Toolkit here. Check out Postpartum Brain on the website, Facebook or Instagram.  Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week Courtney interviews Lauren from the Instagram account, Rocketship2Heaven about her birth story. Lauren is a preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome Survivor who gave birth to her son Jaxon at 28 weeks. Jaxon passed away and Lauren had to cope with the grief of losing her son while also recovering from a traumatic birth. She shares about grief and infant loss on her Instagram page. Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we have some very special guests who are prominent in the HELLP Syndrome and Preeclampsia Survivor social media space. Who are also Courtney's friends! Victoria is a postpartum preeclampsia survivor and is the founder of the 140 over 90 Run and owner of Integrative Health Wellness. Liz is a HELLP & Preeclampsia survivor and twin mom who works with the 140 over 90 Run. Kerri is a HELLP Syndrome survivor and the face behind the @hellpsyndrome Instagram account. Follow Liz on Instagram at: @liztrue Follow Kerri on Instagram at: @hellpsyndrome Follow Victoria at: Founder www.140over90run.com @140over90run Owner www.integrativehealthwellnessgroup.com @integrativehealthwellnessgroup Personal: @victoriatbuker Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This episode is based on the blog post, What I Would Tell My Postpartum Self written in June of 2020. Courtney shares what her life was like being newly postpartum. She also shares the 10 Things she would tell her newly postpartum self. Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week Courtney talks about what preeclampsia is. She shares all the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia. She also shares the risk factors of preeclampsia and the current theories of why it occurs. Link to blog post about preeclampsia Link to the Preeclampsia Foundation's website Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week Steven & Courtney chat about what their marriage has been like after experiencing birth trauma. They discuss how the trauma they experienced both affected them differently. They also share the ways they worked together to start to overcome the trauma they experienced. This episode is based on the blog post Courtney wrote in February 2021 about Marriage after Birth Trauma. You can read the blog post here. Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

Amy is the face of the Instagram account nicu.warriors. She shares her story with her second pregnancy with us that ended early at 32 weeks. She had complete placenta previa as well as vasa previa. She shares what her pregnancy and birth were like with those diagnoses. Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we are doing a Q&A and answering questions that were asked on our Instagram stories. We answer personal questions and also if we will ever have another baby in the future. Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week Courtney chats about body positivity postartum and how her journey to start to love her body has been going. Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week Courtney chats with Gina from Their Best Start. Gina shares her own experience with having a NICU baby and also her job as a physical therapist in the Early Intervention program. Gina talks about why physical therapy is so important for babies who experienced a NICU stay. She also shares what babies could be struggling with that physical therapy can help with. To learn more about Gina and her business Their Best Start click here. Be sure to check out their Instagram and Facebook page. Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we talk with Kayleigh from the Instagram Account Birth Trauma Mama. She shares with us her birth story and her experience with Amniotic Fluid Embolism. AFE is a rare, but life-threatening complication that affects pregnant women shortly before, during, or immediately following labor and childbirth. Kayleigh shares how the trauma she experienced from birth has changed her. She shares with us how she has learned to cope and deal with the trauma. To learn more about AFE visit their website at https://www.afesupport.org/ Be sure to check out Kayleigh's Instagram and Tik Tok accounts to learn more about her story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week, Courtney shares what she made for Preeclampsia Awareness Month. The audio of the survivor video is shared during this episode and Courtney also reflects on her life. Preeclampsia Awareness Month Survivor Video Youtube Preeclampsia Awareness Month Survivor Video Blog post. Preeclampsia Awareness Month Survivor IGTV Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we are sharing what Preeclampsia Awareness Month means to us. May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month and this month means a lot to us. Not only is it Preeclampsia Awareness Month, but Courtney was also diagnosed with preeclampsia in May of 2019 and our daughter was born early because of it. This year we are doing a lot to spread awareness and partnering with other Instagram accounts. Be sure to follow our social media for more information about what we are doing this month to spread awareness. Etsy shop for preeclampsia/HELLP/eclampsia survivor shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnockonMotherhood As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we chat with Nicole who is a preeclampsia survivor who gave birth to her son at 34 weeks. Her son was also IUGR and spent time in the NICU. Nicole was able to turn her horrible experience into something that helps others by the creation of her non-profit, Nestled in the NICU. Checked out Nestled in the NICU's website, Instagram and Facebook page. Nestled in the NICU's Amazon Wishlist. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week Steven interviews Adam Wood who is an advocate for preemie and NICU awareness. Adam is a father of a 25 weeker, author of 'Our Preemie Adventure', and he is always willing to bring humor into preemie parents' lives. He shares his son's birth story, who was born early due to Preeclampsia. Adam also shares his journey to writing his book and his dream to roll it out to as many preemie parents and NICU's. You can learn more about Preemie Adventures and Adam on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. His website will be live by the end of April 2021 www.preemieadventures.com. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week Courtney interviews Ebony Ford who is a March of Dimes Ambassador, Micro-preemie mom to a 26 weeker, advocate, and blogger. Ebony shares her birth story with her daughter Reign, who was born early due to Preeclampsia/HELLP Syndrome. You can learn more about Ebony and Reign at the website andsheshallreign.com as well as her Instagram @andsheshallreign Click here to learn more about the March of Dimes and the work they are doing to advocate for babies everywhere. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we are celebrating our 4 year wedding anniversary. In honor of it, we chat a bit about our wedding day and answer some questions about our marriage. We hope this episode helps you get to know us a bit more. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

In this week's episode, we chat with Alexis Stearns. Alexis is a life coach who is tackling birth trauma with her clients. We chat about what birth trauma is and how to begin to heal from it. She also shares with us her own traumatic birth story and how she healed from it. Follow Alexis on Instagram: @alexis.inspires and check out her website: http://inspiresintentionalliving.com/ As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

On this week's episode we chat about our daughter's NICU stay and what we wished our friends and family understood about the NICU stay. This episode is based off of a blog post written over on the blog, Knock on Motherhood in September 2020. Click here to read the blog post. What Your Friend Wants You to Know About the NICU: https://knockonmotherhood.com/what-your-friend-wants-you-to-know-about-the-nicu/ As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we chatted with Rachel from Unexpected Family Outing. Rachel is a mother to two girls, Dorothy and Francis. Dorothy was born stillborn and Rachel shares that story with us. She talks to us about what motherhood is like after losing your baby and also give us some advice to help those we know who are going through a loss. Follow Rachel on instagram: @unexpectedfamilyouting and Facebook and her blog www.unexpectedfamilyouting.com As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for the blog, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we chat with Shelley about her business, Run Tell Mom, LLC. It was such a great discussion about why she started her business, what she does for parents, and also how our views of parenthood have changed. We also chat about how the influence of social media has on parenting as well as why we need to be advocates for ourselves.  Follow Shelley on Instagram at @runtellmom as well as checking out her website to learn more about the services she provides at www.runtellmom.com As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for our show notes, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

Are you getting enough support dad? Do you feel as if all the focus is on the mother? Is your mental health at a good place? These are some questions that many dads around the world could struggle to answer. Lee and Charlotte have a great discussion about each other's experience over a year ago with their own traumatic birth. Each person experiences birth in their own way. While the mother may go through it all physically a father can feel the whole experience just as much. To read Charlotte's interview on the blog click here. To read Lee's interview on the blog click here. Follow them both at: Charlotte: @charlotte.swann or @mama_to_leela Lee: @swannyladd or @daddy_2_leela As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for our show notes, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

We talk about what we have learned as we have kept the spark of love alive in our marriage. We share our thoughts about why dating in marriage is so important, especially while you are parents. For some cheap and easy date ideas check out the blog post: https://knockonmotherhood.com/at-home-valentines-day-date-ideas/ As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for our show notes, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

Today we discuss what it was like when both Courtney and Steven had depression after the traumatic birth. We talk about what it was like for us and what we did to help each other through it. Depression isn't easy, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Be sure to talk to your doctor about any symptoms you may be having and to seek help through a trained mental health professional. Resources for help with depression: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ http://www.postpartum.net/ As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for our show notes, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

In this week's episode, we chat with Victoria who is the founder of the 140 over 90 Run. The 140 over 90 run benefits the Preeclampsia Foundation and encourages everyone to be the healthiest version of themselves. We talk with Victoria about why she started the 140 over 90 Run, how to participate, what survivors need to know, and how she is taking care of her body. To learn about what preeclampsia survivors should know about the long-term effects: https://www.preeclampsia.org/heart-disease-stroke 140 over 90 Run: https://www.140over90run.com/ Victoria Buker's website: https://victoriabuker.com Preeclampsia Foundation: https://www.preeclampsia.org/ Connect with Victoria on Instagram: @140over90run @victoriabukercoah As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for our show notes, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we have a discussion with Scott Mair about how he is involved with paternal mental health. We get to know more about his story and background that has made him the stand-out man that he is. Follow his Instagram @p_m_h_support_for_dads or his Twitter @ScottMair9 As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for our show notes, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This week we talk about how we keep our mental health in check as parents. We each have our own ways that we stay healthy mentally and we share them with you. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for our show notes, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

We have a deep heart to heart conversation where we discuss in detail the postpartum period. Depression was a huge part of the postpartum period, and in this episode, we will discuss it in detail. Our emotions during the postpartum period were high and we had many challenges that we were only able to get through because we used the resources at our disposal. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for our show notes, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

We continue Cora's birth story and Courtney's journey with preeclampsia. This episode goes into detail about the c-section, explaining significant events and how each moment felt. The NICU had lasting lessons that helped us to be better parents and we want everyone to know about it. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for our show notes, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

Here is some depth into what made us parents. The culminating events that lead to us getting pregnant, finding out the gender and trials we went through up until Cora was born. We go through some raw emotions that show how pregnancy has shaped us. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for our show notes, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

This is the first episode of the Knock On Parenthood Podcast. We are excited about this episode because we are introducing ourselves to all of you! I have a list of questions for both of us to answers. Just basic get to know us. We'll talk about who we are, how we met, how we became parents, our parenting styles, and what we plan to share with this podcast. As always follow us on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast or Facebook @knockonparenthoodpodcast. Check out www.knockonmotherhood.com for our show notes, and please don't be shy to support us in any way you can. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support

Find out about what the Knock on Parenthood Podcast is all about. We give a short introduction to who we are and why we started this podcast. Check us out on Instagram @knockonparenthoodpodcast and @knockonmotherhood as well was the blog www.knockonmotherhood.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/knockonparenthoodpodcast/support