Pregnancy Can Be Lonely — Here’s Why Community Matters

Pregnancy can be deeply meaningful—and surprisingly lonely. Research shows that connection during pregnancy isn’t just helpful, it’s protective. In this video, I share why community matters, how loneliness impacts mental health, and how support can make a real difference. You don’t have to do this alone. 👉 Join the free Birth Toolbox community on Skool https://www.skool.com/birthtoolbox/about References: Loneliness in Pregnancy and Parenthood: Impacts, Outcomes, and Costs https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10964817/ Social connection linked to improved health and reduced risk of early death https://www.who.int/news/item/30-06-2025-social-connection-linked-to-improved-heath-and-reduced-risk-of-early-death I'm Alice Turner, doula and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and I work with people from pregnancy through the early newborn time. I’m on a mission to help people have a positive birth experience. The goal of this channel is to provide short evidence based information for people preparing for childbirth or people who work with families preparing for childbirth.