104 | “Asking For a Pregnant Friend...” with Bailey Gaddis

In today’s episode, McLean is joined by author, birth doula, and hypnotherapist, Bailey Gaddis. Bailey authored Asking for a Pregnant Friend and Feng Shui Mommy and is a regular contributor to media outlets including Working Mother, Fit Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Newborn, Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Disney’s Babble, and more. She also volunteers for a program where she offers in-home support to parents of newborn babies, specifically single mothers and those with babies with special needs. In this episode, they discuss the healing process of writing her book Asking for a Pregnant Friend, the heartbreaking prevalence of shame, guilt, and embarrassment for many women during their pregnancy and postpartum experience, navigating triggers, and heavy emotions following pregnancy loss and so much more. These are the conversations that are needed and at the core of what Mother the Mother is all about. Lastly, you will hear in this recording that Bailey is in the final weeks of pregnancy and preparing for the birth of her little girl! We are happy to report that since the time of this recording, she did have her healthy home birth with her baby girl 1 week before her estimated due date so, congratulations to you, Bailey!

In this episode of Mother the Mother: 

• A behind-the-scenes look into how Bailey wrote the book, “Asking For a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask About Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood”
• How to navigate triggers, jealousy, and other heavy emotions that surface following pregnancy loss 
• How to end the shame, guilt and embarrassment women feel relative to pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood 
• How to best support new Mothers amidst a heavily divided and isolated world 

McLean’s Resources: 

• Instagram: @motherthemother
• Website: www.motherthemother.com 

Bailey’s Resources: 

• Instagram: @baileygaddisauthor
• Website: www.baileygaddis.com  

Mom Club Membership: 

For ongoing monthly support in a nourishing container please check out the Mom Club Membership via www.patreon.com/mcleanmcgown

There are 2 tiers - Ascension & Alignment for group support as well as  New Moon Circle that will be offered monthly on the evening of the New Moon. All live calls will also be recorded to listen to at your leisure. This is a sacred healing space to align with like-minded sisters. 

Coaching Program: 

If you are ready for more support in your journey as an expectant, new, or well-seasoned Mama, I am here for you. If you are ready to commit to your healing journey on a physical, emotional, and soul level, please email me at hello@motherthemother.com to book a free breakthrough call to discuss in further detail. This type of 1:1 coaching allows us to go deep and work with each specific woman’s needs. It goes light-years beyond basic prenatal and postpartum group classes that are generalized and watered down. My clients are ready to go hard in uncovering the best versions of themselves and living the life of their dream lives. 

Treating Yourself: 

If you feel like treating yourself with some Organic and Nutrient-dense power food teas, hot chocolates, tonics, and green juice from Organifi. Use my code mother at checkout to always receive 15% off your purchase. I have been loving adding in both Green and Gold juices as part of my daily routine. 

Also, an amazing company that I LOVE for Prenatal, Postnatal, and Motherhood Nutrition is https://thisisneeded.com use my code “motherthemother” at check-out for 20%. They focus on helping women thrive nutritionally during pregnancy and afterward. Most prenatal vitamins are subpar and leave expectant Mamas lacking in crucial nutrients. I personally have been loving the collagen and protein powder recently as I healed my injured leg. And even 3.5 years out, I still am laser-focused on building back my tissues after the birth of my second daughter. 

I see you, I hear you, I love you.

Jai Ma. 

Xo - McLean 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions