Ep178: Preparing for Parenthood with Lindsay Garrett LCSW

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We talk a lot on this show about pregnancy and birth (of course!) but we don’t talk as much about what happens</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">after</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">that. That’s where today’s guest, Lindsay C. M. Garrett, LCSW comes in. An expert in the field of adoption, parent preparation, and child welfare, she has spent ten years supporting parents at The Gladney Center for Adoption.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Her background may be in adoption but no matter how you choose to approach parenthood she’s got great practical advice that I know everyone can find useful. This episode can hopefully remind you that it’s ok to feel your feelings and reach out to your support system.</span></p> <h3><strong>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-How the challenges of adoption inspired Lindsay to focus her career on preparing parents to have children</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Why it’s important to explore your fears leading up to parenthood</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-How establishing strong communication with your partner beforehand can help in coparenting later</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-What some specific strategies are for building a sustainable support system</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-What are some ideas for things you can ask for when you reach out for help</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-What it means to define your family’s mission statement and values</span></p> <p> </p> <p>---</p> <p>Full website notes: <a href= "http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode178">drnicolerankins.com/episode178</a></p> <p>Check out <a title="The Birth Preparation Course" href= "episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/view/episodes/view/episodes/view/epis