Tips for parenting a child with medical needs, with Parijat Deshpande

Building Empathy and Capacity for Families with Young Children With Medical NeedsOn this episode of the Learn With Less podcast, Ayelet sits down with Parijat Deshpande, of parijatdeshpande.com. Parijat is a leading high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, trauma professional, speaker and author who teaches women how to deactivate their stress response before, during and after a high-risk pregnancy so they can give their baby a strong start to life. We discussed:* Parijat’s personal background and how she came to do the work she’s doing today* What might it mean to be parenting a child with medical needs.* For those families who are parenting a child with medical needs, the biggest obstacles Parijat sees families dealing with* Critical tips for families facing these challenges* Tips for loved ones of families facing these challenges* Favorite resources for families and loved onesHelpful Resources Related to This Episode:Alliance of Professional Health AdvocatesParijat’s Healing Hearts ProgramDelivering Miracles PodcastParijat’s book, Pregnancy Brain (affiliate link)Learn With Less® Facilitator Training & Certification Program: Use your existing skills as an educator or therapist to serve families holistically with a high quality program that will provide lasting impact! Apply now to become a licensed facilitator Learn With Less®.Learn With Less® “Caregiver & Me” Classes: the magic of Learn With Less® lies in the communal aspect of coming together with our resources, in community with other families. Join us for a virtual or in-person class led by a licensed facilitator near you!Connect With Us:Parijat: Website / Facebook / InstagramAyelet: Facebook / Instagram / PinterestText Transcript Of The Episode:Ayelet: Today, I’m speaking with Parijat Deshpande, of parijatdeshpande.com. Parijat is a leading high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, trauma professional, speaker and author who teaches women how to deactivate their stress response before, during and after a high-risk pregnancy so they can give their baby a strong start to life. Parijat’s unique approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever. Parijat is the author of bestselling book Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy. She is also the host of the popular podcast Delivering Miracles®, that discusses the real, raw side of family-building including infertility, loss, high-risk pregnancy, bed rest,