Ep 18: Pregnancy & The Permission to Be Loved

Published: Feb. 6, 2021, 4 p.m.

How do you love and care for yourself when you\u2019re pregnant or think you might be pregnant? And how differently do you treat yourself or ask others to treat you when you\u2019re not pregnant?\xa0

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We\u2019ve entered into the month dedicated to love and while romantic love is fab(!), our first episode looks at the differences in how we love ourselves (love as an action) and how we ask others to love us when we\u2019re pregnant vs. when we\u2019re not. And on a deeper level, how we might be holding love and care from ourselves when we\u2019re not in the \u201cpregnant club.\u201d\xa0

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We\u2019re taught that we deserve love based on conditions\u2014our ability to give something in return, ie. a baby. And so, when it\u2019s \u201cjust us,\u201d we either deprioritize our own care or may not feel that we have the same right to ask for what we need as we would if we were pregnant.\xa0

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In this episode, I share how pregnancy inherently gives a greater permission to be loved and cared for and the differences you may experience after a loss. I share examples from my own pregnancy journey and some that might have snuck into yours without your knowing.

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The truth of the matter is that you are worthy of love\u2014pregnant or not, TTC or not, ready to try again or not. And if you do nothing else this month, allow yourself to be loved just because you exist.\xa0

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If you\u2019re looking to get to the next phase of your Birth Warrior Journey, here are ways that I can support you:

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1. Join the private Birth Warrior Facebook Community with others on their healing journey. Whether you\u2019re seeking ways to bolster your healing, are on a pause, or are actively trying to conceive, the community allows you to be with other Birth Warriors on their journey, and get the support you need for your next step. I lead a weekly live (Birth Warrior Wednesday!) every Wednesday at 6PM ET and share resources so you can be the fearless warrior you\u2019re meant to be on this journey. Join us here: facebook.com/groups/birthwarriorcommunity\xa0

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2. Work 1:1 with me for your emotional healing or to gently guide you through a conception to childbirth plan for your next pregnancy. Pregnancy after loss or infertility is tough, and you do not have to feel overwhelmed or alone. You\u2019ve been through enough, warrior! And you are so much stronger with the right support! Book a complimentary strategy call with me to help you get clarity for the next phase of your journey: https://calendly.com/nataleefacey/20min\xa0



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> Learn more about who I am and why I love to do this work at nataleefacey.com\xa0



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