Finding Support in All Stages of Motherhood with Stephanie Nguyen

Mom life comes with a lot of responsibility and, let's be honest, it can get pretty lonely! It can be hard to keep up with friends you had before becoming a mom and it can be even harder to get out there and make mom friends. Thankfully it isn't impossible!

I'm chatting with Stephanie Nguyen of Modern Milk and The Moms in Real Life Podcast. She's a Registered Nurse (RN), Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a Master of Science in nursing from The University of Cincinnati. Her comprehensive knowledge in women’s health stems from her career as a postpartum and labor/delivery nurse and she's spent her career caring for women in all stages of life!

We're talking all things motherhood: breastfeeding, finding and building community, staying grounded, feeling good about your decisions, and how to handle mom guilt (we've all been there). Who better to turn to for advice than someone who has built a career in helping women through the various stages of motherhood?!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[3:45] Where Modern Milk came from + Stephanie's background

[8:30] About Modern Milk and how they provide support and how they've evolved

[12:00] How can you find support near you in early motherhood?

[15:00] Virtual community with Modern Milk

[20:00] When you make a decision in motherhood, and you're getting feedback, how do you stand strong in your decision?

[22:00] How social media can affect our experience in motherhood

[25:00] Staying grounded in motherhood

[30:00] Stephanie's podcast and how she navigates the complexity of motherhood and running a business. A day in the life.

[34:30] How to handle mom guilt, especially around pursuing your own ambitions and dreams

[37:00] Stephanie's favorite family activity

[39:00] Stephanie's key advice

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Lactation Network: https://lactationnetwork.com/

The Modern Milk Breastfeeding Course: https://classes.modernmilk.com/

CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE

Moms In Real Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-in-real-life/id1611594072

Learn more about Modern Milk: https://www.modernmilk.com/

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