The Motherhood Journey presented by The Christ Hospital: Recap and Resources

On May 4th we hosted "The Motherhood Journey" presented by The Christ Hospital. This panel chat and breakout sessions openly discussed the joys, challenges, myths and realities that women face on their "motherhood journey."

Watch this incredible event below.

WISe led a discussion with WLWT’s Alanna Martella, photographer Tasha Pinelo, Dr. Morgan Salomon + Dr. Emily Turner of The Christ Hospital Physicians - Obstetrics & Gynecology and Dr. Ashley Solomon, founder of Galia Collaborative. Event moderated by Whitney Ellison Wellison Enterprises Enneagram + Energy Coach with special guest Maggie Wilhelm, Empowerment and Confidence Coach.

Key Takeways:

1) There is no one path for motherhood. Natural birthing, C-Section, IVF, adoption surrogacy or fostering- there are many ways to become a mom.

2) Allow for space for both joy and for grieving in your motherhood journey- each path is different and personal, and it more than likely will not always match your expectations.

3) As you take on a new role of motherhood in your life it is crucial to reinvest in establishing your personal values. Check out tools like Enneagram and personal coaching.

4) Advocate for yourself and listen to your body. If you feel something is wrong, don’t write it off. You know your body better than anyone else!

5) Ensure you select a provider that you “vibe” with! Like any relationship, it is important that you have trust and respect between one another. If you don’t feel like you can be open and vulnerable, its ok to switch providers!

Resources:

See below for links to resources for pre and post baby, mothers of multiples , black motherhood and securing your own identity. If you have any questions or additional resources to add please let us know!

First Stop: ezCare Healthcare Concierge

Pre-Baby