In this episode, Auntie Mel Mel sits down with Nicole Reynolds, a birth, postpartum, and grief/loss doula and perinatal mental health therapist, to talk about the realities that often go unspoken. Together, we explore what doulas really do, why mental health support in the perinatal space matters so much, and the grief that can exist when others move toward parenthood while you’re waiting, unable to, choosing not to, or delaying.Nicole also shares insight into setting boundaries around baby announcements and pregnancy-centered conversations, and how to honor your feelings without rushing yourself toward someone else’s timeline.

This episode is for anyone living in the in-between — holding hope, grief, and uncertainty all at once — and needing a reminder that your path is valid exactly as it is.

🎙️ Topics include:

What doulas really do and who they support

Perinatal mental health

Beyond Pregnancy grief

Around fertility, timing, and choice

Navigating baby announcements and social

Pressure holding space for yourself without fixing or forcing

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