Today on the Navigating Baby Loss podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Bush, founder of the Unplanned Mom School and host of the Unplanned Mom’s School podcast. Ashley’s mission is to help women facing unplanned pregnancies find their way and still live the life they’ve dreamed of.
Ashley shared her personal journey of experiencing an unplanned pregnancy in her early twenties while in college. This experience led her to create a supportive community for women going through similar situations. The Unplanned Mom School focuses on helping women navigate money, mindset, and faith during this challenging time.
Key takeaways from our conversation:
- Dealing with guilt: Many women experience guilt if they weren’t initially excited about their pregnancy, especially if they later suffer a loss. Ashley emphasized that it’s normal to have mixed feelings and that women shouldn’t beat themselves up over their initial reactions.
- Faith during difficult times: We discussed how unexpected events like unplanned pregnancies or loss can test one’s faith. Ashley suggested finding stillness through activities like walking in nature, journaling, and taking small steps to reconnect with your spirituality.
- Processing an unplanned pregnancy: Ashley’s advice is to be radically honest with yourself about your current situation. Take time to process privately before sharing the news, and start planning for necessary life changes.
- Maintaining goals and dreams: The Unplanned Mom School emphasizes that becoming a mother doesn’t mean giving up on your personal aspirations. Ashley helps women reimagine their goals and find ways to pursue them alongside motherhood.
- Resources for support: Ashley offers one-on-one coaching (by application) and various online resources. She recommends following the Unplanned Mom School on social media platforms for inspirational content and support.
- Daily practice: Ashley shared her goal planner and gratitude workbook, which encourages women to write down five things they’re grateful for and ten dreams or goals they’re working towards each day.
Ashley’s work provides a much-needed support system for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Her approach combines practical advice with emotional and spiritual guidance, helping women navigate this life-changing experience while staying true to themselves and their aspirations.
For more information or to connect with Ashley, listen to her podcast at unplannedmomschool.com or follow @unplannedmomschool on social media.
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