Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month: Wearing Your Baby, Healing Your Mind

Published 1 day ago• 2 minute read

Azja Pryor, a CBWS-trained baby-wearing educator, and marketing manager for MOBY Wraps and LÍLLÉbaby Carriers that help new moms, dads, and caregivers enjoy greater emotional connections while baby wearing joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Mental Health Channels.

to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Azja Pryor discuss the following:

Azja Pryor, a CBWS-trained babywearing educator with seven years of experience, is passionate about supporting parents in this journey by introducing them to the transformative benefits of babywearing.

Through her work with diverse communities, including collaborations with the National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC) and an in-person workshop for Alexandria House, that provides refuge for women and children experiencing trauma, Azja has seen firsthand how babywearing can be a powerful tool for mental wellness. The simple act of carrying a baby closely fosters emotional regulation, reduces stress, and promotes bonding, which can ease feelings of anxiety and postpartum depression.

Beyond convenience, baby-wearing empowers caregivers by providing a sense of confidence, connection, and calm during one of life’s most demanding transitions. It allows parents to be present, both physically and emotionally, while also maintaining a sense of self.

Azja’s expertise offers invaluable insight into the intersection of mental health and parenthood, making her an ideal voice for self-care and mental wellness to discuss how babywearing can provide emotional relief and resilience for parents and caregivers.