22 Oct 2026 09:20
BIRTHFIT Podcast Episode 284: The Village Used to Be the Default
The Village Used to Be the Default
For almost all of human history, no mother raised a baby alone. Grandmothers, aunties, neighbors and other mothers all pitched in, and cultures around the world built rest and care into the postpartum season. Somewhere along the way, the village became optional, and then it disappeared from view. The need for it never went away.
In this episode, Dr. Lindsey covers where the village went, what isolation costs mothers in pregnancy and postpartum, and four practical ways to rebuild your village on purpose, starting this week.
In this episode:
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Why humans were built to raise babies with many hands
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Postpartum traditions from around the world that protected new mothers
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How isolation affects a mother's stress, sleep, healing and mood
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How to map your village and make specific asks before you need them
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How chiropractors and gym owners can cultivate the village where they work
