Mendy McNulty is a dedicated mother of four and a skilled IFS and Psychedelic Integration Coach with over 16 years of experience in education and 4 years as a children’s pastor. She founded Self Led Integration, where she helps individuals navigate their inner world using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Mendy’s compassionate approach supports clients in transforming stuck patterns, healing trauma, and fostering self-leadership. She also leads Healing Conversations and offers workshops and memberships to those seeking deep, lasting personal growth and integration.

Find Mendy on all socials @selfledintegration and at www.selfled-integration.com

00:04 Meet Mendy McNulty: IFS Practitioner

00:28 Exploring Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Integration

01:42 Connecting IFS to Pregnancy and Parenthood

06:32 Understanding Internal Family Systems

09:39 Client Experiences and Transformations

15:59 The Role of Family in IFS

29:59 IFS and Postpartum Support

32:34 Understanding Women's Mental Health During Pregnancy

34:05 Internal Family Systems and Mental Health

34:12 The Complex Emotions of Pregnancy

35:18 The Trauma of Birth and Postpartum Experiences

36:18 The Importance of Healing and Self-Care

40:16 The Role of Therapy and Medication

44:40 The Healing Journey and Self-Leadership

47:55 Final Thoughts and Resources

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The First 15 Series continues as we discuss baby medications, specifically in today’s episode, Vitamin K Injection. This is a decision you will be making, whether you know it or not, for your baby and will be done pretty shortly after birth. Usually by your nurse after the first hour, or even in the recovery room while you are getting cleaned up in the OR.

This episode takes most of the researched information from a book by Dr Sara Wickham called Vitamin K and the Newborn, and you can find it easily on Amazon! I highly recommend her well researched and easy to reach publications to help you make decisions for you and your baby during pregnancy.

A quote I mentioned in the episode I wanted to write out for you here so you have it, and you can also find in the book, that can be helpful to decide how to manage this decision, especially if you are hesitant to supplement. By Dr Edmund Hey “Babies who do not feed soon, well and regularly are at measurable risk of bleeding once their limited reserves of vitamin k are exhausted. All babies who are not well enough to be fed at birth need a supplement because their vitamin K stores will only last 1-3 days. A few breastfed babies will develop transient VKDB if they are not given a small supplement at birth, probably because early intake is poor. A very small number of breastfed babies risk a sudden serious bleed when 2-12 weeks old if not offered a regular supplement, usually because an unrecognized liver disorder has impaired fat-soluble vitamin absorption.”

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00:06 Understanding Vitamin K and Its Importance

01:31 Statistics and Research on Vitamin K

01:50 Book Recommendations and Author Shoutout

03:18 Decision-Making and Parental Choices

03:27 Routine Administration and Parental Awareness

05:50 Refusal Rates and Medical Recommendations

06:22 Understanding VKDB and Its Prevention

09:51 The Role of Healthcare Providers and Patient Advocacy

14:05 Vitamin K: Types, Sources, and Administration

18:30 PI DAY Acronym for Decision-Making

29:34 Oral vs. Injection: Effectiveness and Compliance

32:53 Downsides and Side Effects of Vitamin K

33:42 Injection Side Effects and Risks

35:37 Concerns About Vitamin K Additives

37:08 Vitamin K Dosage Concerns

39:22 Potential Downsides of Vitamin K

42:31 Exploring Alternatives to Vitamin K

48:26 Breastfeeding and Vitamin K

52:48 Making Informed Decisions

57:54 Conclusion and Resources

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Shoshie joins us as a mental health consultant and social worker with Family Tree Wellness in the Los Angeles Westside area.

She provides mental health support for pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, parenthood, trauma, loss and beyond. She works with a team of therapists both in person and virtually, who have extensive training and expertise in perinatal mental health, infertility, mood and anxiety disorders.

In today’s episode we dive into how we can plan for the immediate postpartum period, what to do when weird sh*it happens, and why it is so crucial to remember that the new mama needs mothering.

00:00 Welcome to The Birth Link

01:32 Personal Postpartum Experience

03:58 Understanding Postpartum Mental Health

05:15 Meet Soshie

06:50 Mental Health Support for New Parents

09:11 Recognizing the Need for Help

12:17 Postpartum Blues vs. Postpartum Depression

19:38 Planning for Postpartum Well-being

23:57 The Importance of Support Systems

27:52 Balancing Independence and Support

32:42 Setting Boundaries and Accepting Help

34:16 Leadership and Communication in Birth

38:56 Dealing with Birth Disappointments

42:08 Maintaining Identity and Self-Care

49:09 Seeking Professional Help

54:26 Final Thoughts and Resources

Connect with Shoshie on Instagram: @familytreewellness_

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Join us for the Next Childbirth Crash Course This September 18th-20th!

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Visit MyFriendsaNurse.com

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Email Colette directly for coaching availability and membership colette@myfriendsanurse.com

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