Radical Confidence Throughout Pregnancy and Into Motherhood with Kaitlyn Wozniak [episode 3]

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I had the pleasure of interviewing my doula turned good friend, Kaitlyn, for today’s episode! One of my favorite things about Kaitlyn (and why I really wanted to have her as a guest on the podcast) is she invites nuance to the conversation surrounding pregnancy and motherhood. She is on a mission to make sure the women she works with are not ‘put into a box’, and feel like they have no options (which unfortunately happens often on the path to motherhood). Kaitlyn is passionate about empowering women to make decisions that best support how they want to show up in pregnancy, during labor and delivery, and into postpartum. 

In this episode, Kaitlyn and I talk about radical confidence throughout pregnancy and into motherhood. Kaitlyn’s journey with motherhood really drove her to restructure her priorities, and catapulted her into a new reality all together. Not only did she leave a toxic work environment, but she started her own business as a pre and postnatal movement specialist, and eventually, a birth doula. We’re also diving more into the overflow of information that bombards women as early as at conception, why doula services should never leave you feeling judged or ‘less than’ if you can’t achieve an unmedicated birth, the raw, rollercoaster of emotions that impacted Kaitlyn’s second pregnancy and birth experience, and more. 

If you are pregnant and looking to assemble your care team, Kaitlyn gives some fabulous insight on how to determine if the people you are interacting with today (or potentially in the future) are aligned with your philosophies, and are the best fit for you and your family. After all, motherhood isn’t a one-size-fits-all, and it’s not something that should leave you feeling completely depleted once you embark on that journey. Choosing radical confidence throughout pregnancy and into motherhood WILL lead to more alignment in every part of your life. This was an incredible conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Kaitlyn is a Birth Doula, pre and postnatal movement specialist in the DC area, and a mom of 2 to Rhys and Betty. With over a decade worth of experience in the fitness industry under her belt, she was encouraged to become a doula by her clients who experienced birth traumas, both emotional and physical. Kaitlyn has also done a great deal of work as a women’s health advocate. Working with women and mothers blends her passions for empowering women to connect deeper to their bodies and build the confidence they deserve to be more autonomous and bold in all aspects of life. Across all of the hats she wears, she is on a mission to redefine motherhood and help women tap into the woman within the mother. 

In this episode about radical confidence throughout pregnancy and into motherhood, we cover: 

• Kaitlyn’s journey into the pre and postnatal training space + how she works with her clients to help them truly understand what’s going on with their bodies

• The constant rules/expectations + overflow of information for women that starts as early as conception, and continues throughout pregnancy and into postpartum

• What ignited the spark for Kaitlyn to become a birth doula

• How Kaitlyn approaches doula services with her clients amongst the current doula narrative

• The emotional heaviness Katilyn felt with her second pregnancy and birth experience, which led to the peace and gratitude she has now

• The best way for women to go about assembling their care team and providers during pregnancy, and feel empowered about the process and outcome 

• The importance of cultivating your confidence and intuition + creating a safe, sacred space for you and your baby to heal and flourish in postpartum

Connect with Kaitlyn:

• Follow on Instagram @kaitlyndinneh

• Check out her website

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More about the Mothercraft podcast: 

Mothercraft - because becoming a mom today can feel crazy! It’s both uniquely challenging and exciting. The templates about how we should ‘mom’ are outdated and we have the opportunity to reconstruct them in a way that works for us. There are women, parents, and resources available who can support us. 

Let's write a new story, where we experience how to be connected, informed and empowered about our paths forward as moms, professionals, and women without overwhelm, judgment, or a one-size fits all mentality. 

Tune in each week for conversations with host Sarah Dunn, along with other moms and special guest experts, as they share their stories, encouragement, advice, and solidarity about this lifelong journey of motherhood.

We’ll cover topics such as pregnancy, postpartum, mental health, motherhood, being a high-achieving woman, mom guilt. We will touch on the good, the bad, the funny, the ugly – the multifaceted reality that is motherhood. 

This podcast will leave you feeling empowered, connected, and confident to hold space for your love of self, family, and ambitions. 

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