Dr. Stephanie Dueger is a psychotherapist, parent coach, and educator, who works with expectant and new parents and their little ones. She facilitates parent workshops and is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the academic Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health. Dr. Dueger lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and two daughters. Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families is her first book—the book she wishes she’d had for herself when first becoming a parent. Learn more about Dr. Dueger at drduegertherapy.com.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- New book: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
- Concrete steps you can take right now to feel more prepared in becoming a parent
- Important conversation topics to discuss with your partner before having a baby
- Association of Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH): birthpsychology.com
- How to connect with your unborn baby
- Episode 23: The Importance of Prenatal Bonding with Kate White
- Episode 33: Kiersten Markham episode of Pure Nurture Podcast
- Pure Nurture—A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby (my book)