Setting Boundaries With Family to Protect Your Postpartum Recovery | 226

Trish tackles one of the hardest parts of the fourth trimester: setting and holding boundaries with the people who love you (and your baby) the most. Fresh off feeling both sides of the boundary conversation in real time with her own daughter, Trish gives you full permission to protect your postpartum peace – no guilt required.

 Boundaries without consequences are just suggestions. You do NOT have to open the door, answer the phone, or continue the visit if your boundary is ignored. Protecting your peace is protecting your baby – and that makes you an incredible mother. Tune into this episode for ready-to-use boundary scripts to protect your peace. 

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What You’ll Learn:

• Why boundaries aren’t mean – they’re medicine for your healing body, mental health, and new little family
• The truth about postpartum that makes boundaries non-negotiable (leaking boobs, swollen bits, zero sleep, hormone rollercoaster… you get it)
• How setting boundaries early prevents resentment later (even if it stings in the moment)
• Why someone else’s disappointment or pushback is NOT your responsibility
• The perspective shift every grandma, Gigi, mother-in-law, and well-meaning aunt needs to hear

Helpful Timestamps:

• 01:28 Understanding the Importance of Postpartum Boundaries
• 03:02 Scripts for Setting Boundaries
• 04:43 Handling Pushback and Guilt
• 06:34 A Grandmother's Perspective
• 09:52 Final Thoughts and Support Resources

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