In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast, we plunge into self-care during the birth of the baby and entering motherhood. Our show today is graced by Andrey Lemon, a birth and postpartum doula since 2006, a Herbalist, and a Reiki practitioner.  Myriam recalls the time when Andrey was her doula during the birth of her son and the importance of a doula. Andrey dives into the fear of motherhood and how giving birth is a big transition. Andrey shares her experience as a doula and how she makes sure that the mother feels emotionally safe. She addresses how people usually miss planning postpartum when they are undergoing changes emotionally and physically. Myriam talks of the societal pressure on mothers. The mother needs to take care of herself, if the mother is okay the baby is okay. They highlight miscarriage and infertility and intimacy issues. They emphasize having a support system and education, and the role of a community or a circle. Andrey tells how every would-be mother should have a doula and the very necessary child-birth education. Self Care during postpartum to avoid mom guilt throughout your motherhood. How does Andrey incorporate reiki, being a herbalist, and a doula as a line of work? Keynotes ⦁  Andrey introduces herself. ⦁  Andrey and Myriam's experience during the latter's childbirth. ⦁  The vulnerability during stepping into motherhood. ⦁  The transition from being pregnant to motherhood. ⦁  Why Mothers should make taking care of themselves a priority? ⦁  The importance of having a support system and proper education. ⦁  What postpartum self care is? ⦁  Andrey's way of working with the Mothers. Resources: Find Andrey on Instagram https://instagram.com/mslemonhoney?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Know more about her services  https://m.yelp.com/biz/lemon-and-honey-doula-los-angeles?utm_source=ishare Connect with Myriam on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/iammyriambanks/ https://www.instagram.com/untraditional_podcast/ Myriam's website  www.myriambanks.com www.untraditionalpodcast.com  For more such insights about self care and motherhood, subscribe/follow The Untraditional Podcast with Myriam Banks.