We hear it all the time “It takes a village to raise a child” but what happens when that village is nowhere to be found? What if your friends are too busy, your family is far away, or the support you thought you'd have just isn’t showing up?

In this episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr. Renee White responds to a listener who asked a very real, very relatable question, “How do I build a village when I can’t rely on anyone around me?”

From moving to a new suburb at 33 weeks pregnant to building support from scratch, Renee shares five real-life strategies to help you create connection and care in early motherhood.

Whether you’re preparing for postpartum or already in the thick of it, this episode offers practical, encouraging guidance to help you feel more held, supported, and a little less alone.

You’ll hear about:

• Why your village doesn’t have to be big to make a difference
• How consistent routines can open the door to connection
• Ways to meet other mums, even if you're starting from scratch
• Gentle strategies for asking for help and accepting support
• The important role professionals can play in your postpartum team

This is a reminder that your village might not look how you imagined but it can still be exactly what you need.

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Because your village doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be there when it counts. 💛

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast presented by the Fill Your Cup is not a substitute for independent professional advice.

Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.