In this episode, I speak with Hayley Mullins, the inventor of the Joeyband and a passionate advocate for newborn safety, about the complexities of redefining the early days of motherhood. As a dedicated founder and mother of two, Hayley opens up about the personal challenges and triumphs that have shaped her philosophy on trusting your intuition and doing what works for you.

Hayley shares insights into how she redefined her relationship with traditional baby carriers after a terrifying experience with the startle reflex, navigating the delicate balance between launching a product and raising small children. Our conversation explores the process of questioning societal expectations, the importance of supportive maternity leave, and how embracing skin-to-skin contact leads to deeper connections for the whole family, including non-birthing partners.

We delve into actionable practices for living authentically, from taking control of your birth experience to the importance of sharing ideas without waiting for perfectionism. Hayley emphasizes the importance of modeling resilience for her daughters, inspiring others to break free from limiting beliefs and rewrite the Mother Code.

You'll also hear about:

• (03:01) The journey to inventing the Joeyband after a newborn startle reflex incident
• (07:32) The influence of skin-to-skin care on clinical outcomes and exclusive breastfeeding
• (14:13) Rewriting the birth experience and supporting mothers during C-sections or physical limitations
• (19:31) Navigating entrepreneurship, family growth, and the benefits of a 12-month maternity leave
• (27:18) Actionable practices for new business builders to overcome perfectionism
• (33:43) Hayley's reflections on rewriting the Mother Code and nourishing your baby

Don't miss Hayley's inspiring perspective on finding alignment between personal truth and newborn care!

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