2 - Navigating Postpartum: Holistic Support and Sleep Strategies (Guest: Tracy Awere from The Sankofa Birth Experience)

Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep

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In this episode of the Doula Talk Podcast, Doula Deb shares a conversation from a live Instagram session with Tracy, a doula and hypnobirthing expert based in the UK. They explore how Doula Deb supports families during their baby’s first year, with a focus on sleep challenges and postpartum recovery. Deb explains her holistic approach, which goes beyond just helping babies sleep—she supports the entire family, helping them navigate feeding, sleep routines, and the daily demands of life with a newborn.
Deb offers real-life examples of how she tailors her support to each family’s unique situation, addressing everything from newborn sleep patterns to managing stress and setting up simple systems at home.
This episode is filled with practical advice for expectant and new parents, as well as empowering insights on how to prepare for and navigate the postpartum period. Whether you’re struggling with sleep, feeling overwhelmed, or just looking for guidance on what to expect in those early months, this conversation is full of helpful strategies. Doula Deb also offers a free guide to help parents assess their baby’s sleep needs before considering full sleep coaching. Listen in to gain the knowledge and confidence to approach the first year of parenthood with more ease and support.
Exclusive Freebie: “10 Things to Do Before Sleep Coaching” to kickstart your journey toward better sleep.
Tracy Awere is the founder of The Sankofa Birth Experience and a holistic birth preparation specialist with over a decade of experience in empowering expectant mothers and their partners. Passionate about helping women have calm, confident, and positive birth experiences, Tracy combines her expertise as a certified hypnobirthing instructor, hypnotherapist, and pregnancy yoga teacher to offer a truly tailored approach. Her unique background allows her to create personalized hypnosis scripts and offer emotional and practical tools for labor. Tracy’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that expectant mothers already possess the inner strength and wisdom to navigate birth, and her holistic guidance nurtures that confidence.
https://www.sankofa-hypnobirthing.co.uk/

Thank you for listening! Tune in next time for more insights and support on your parenting journey.
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Doula Deb: www.DoulaDeb.com
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Disclaimer:
The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized advice and information.