Abby Bordner, CLE, CLD, ICCE, Faculty (CAPPA) has been working with women, children and families herentire career. She is a certified labor doula, childbirth educator and lactation consultant. She received training in the brain science of early childhood, child development, child psychology, communication skills, parenting and family wellness. In her consulting and training business, she offers professional staff trainings, speaking engagements, group programs and private coaching. She believes that family relationships are the foundation of emotional security, positive connection and overall successful outcomes in life.

She is also faculty for the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, CAPPA (www.cappa.net) and offers the required training for the labor doula and postpartum doula certification.

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During our interview, here is what we discussed and shared:

• Changing our predominantly medical story of birth to one that is broader and more comprehensive, reflecting on the pivotal transformation that occurs
• Using the power of the Hero's journey to guide us during postpartum
• Asking for help, both logistical and emotional, and spending your pregnant time preparing and over-planning for postpartum to allow yourself time and space to embrace your new role
• Getting breastfeeding support within the first few days to make the process more successful