Shannon Effler
Shannon is a soon-to-be first time mom. A native Hoosier, she returned home in 2014 after many adventures in different states. She resides in Fountain Square with her husband and two dogs. Shannon is a social worker and public health leader. She is the co-founder and former President of the Indiana Person Directed Care Coalition. She is a world changer and soul chaser.
The Lies They Tell You About Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum
I'm a first-time mom. I'll be honest with you, I had no idea what giving birth or the fourth trimester was really like. I relied on professionals, friends, and family to tell me the...
My Pregnancy Announcement: Part II
When I found out I was pregnant, my Mom found out she had endometrial cancer. I was a first-time mom full of hope and surprise. I was also full of anxiety and fear of...
My Pregnancy Announcement: Part I
Recently, I was over the moon excited to announce to my family that I was pregnant with my first child. They were all coming over in a few hours for a 4th of July...