307: Empowering New Parents and Breaking Free from Mom Guilt and Judgment with Jamie O’Day and Emily Silver of NAPS

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Silver and Jamie O'Day, co-founders of NAPS (Newborn and Parenting Support), to discuss the challenges of new parenthood and the importance of personalized, judgment-free support for parents. Emily and Jamie share their experiences as labor and delivery nurses, which led them to identify a crucial gap in postpartum care and ultimately inspired the creation of NAPS, provide advice on how to find the support you need, enlighten us on the reality of baby-friendly hospitals, and get honest about new motherhood.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• The origin story of NAPS and its evolution from overnight care to comprehensive parenting support
• Night shift experiences in labor and delivery and how they shaped Emily and Jamie's approach
• Critique of "baby-friendly" hospital policies and their impact on new mothers
• The pervasive judgment and guilt in parenting decisions
• How can we identify trusted sources for parenting advice?
• The concept of "human giver syndrome" and its effect on mothers
• Why is accessible healthcare support crucial for new parents?
• How can we filter unsolicited parenting advice?
• What would "mom-friendly" hospitals look like?
• The importance of personalized care in the postpartum period

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